Skin1004 centella cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Centella Asiatica Extract
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Glycerin
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Hydrogenated Lecithin
7. Niacinamide
8. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
9. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
10. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
11. Squalane
12. Carbomer
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Tromethamine
16. Panthenol
17. Sodium Carbomer
18. Erythritol
19. Trehalose
20. Betaine
21. Butylene Glycol
22. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
23. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
24. Adenosine
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
27. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
28. Hydroxyethylcellulose
29. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
30. Madecassoside
31. Biosaccharide Gum-1
32. Asiaticoside
33. Madecassic Acid
34. Asiatic Acid
35. Glycine Soja Sprout Extract
36. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
37. Ceramide NP
38. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
39. Linoleic Acid
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Sodium Hyaluronate
42. Linolenic Acid
43. Hexyl Cinnamal
44. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Cream with high centella content, combined with shea butter and macadamia oil for deep nourishment. Carbomer and xanthan gum form a gel network, aided by niacinamide. Ideal for dry, compromised skin; formulation engineering leverages plant oils and polymers to create a rich, repair-focused texture.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hydrogenated Lecithin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLimnanthes Alba Seed OilSqualaneCarbomerCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolTromethaminePanthenolSodium CarbomerErythritolTrehaloseBetaineButylene GlycolCaprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAdenosineXanthan GumOlea Europaea Fruit OilLavandula Angustifolia OilHydroxyethylcelluloseCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilMadecassosideBiosaccharide Gum-1AsiaticosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidGlycine Soja Sprout ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCeramide NPChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractLinoleic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium HyaluronateLinolenic AcidHexyl CinnamalLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Glycine Soja Sprout Extract

Soybean sprout extract, isoflavones/proteins for moisturizing/emollience, label soy allergen

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Linolenic Acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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