babor Classics Selection 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. Aqua
2. Zea Mays Germ Oil
3. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Glycerin
7. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Tocopheryl Acetate
10. Brassica Campestris Sterols
11. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
12. Erythritol
13. Panthenol
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
16. Isopropyl Myristate
17. Carbomer
18. Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
19. Isomalt
20. Alcohol
21. Parfum
22. Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
23. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Maltodextrin
26. Decyl Glucoside
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
29. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
30. Biosaccharide Gum-1
31. Sodium Benzoate
32. Potassium Sorbate
33. Lecithin
34. Homarine Hcl
35. Pantolactone
36. Glutathione
37. Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
38. Ascorbyl Palmitate
39. Linalool
40. Tocopherol
41. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
42. Citric Acid
43. Eugenol
44. Ubiquinone
45. Diisopropyl Adipate
46. Lactic Acid
47. Ascorbic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains sulfatesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Zea Mays Germ OilCetearyl EthylhexanoateCetearyl Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Tocopheryl AcetateBrassica Campestris SterolsButyrospermum Parkii ButterErythritolPanthenolPhenoxyethanolVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractIsopropyl MyristateCarbomerSodium Cetearyl SulfateIsomaltAlcoholParfumHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractEthylhexylglycerinMaltodextrinDecyl GlucosideSodium HydroxideAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideBiosaccharide Gum-1Sodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLecithinHomarine HclPantolactoneGlutathioneRhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture ExtractAscorbyl PalmitateLinaloolTocopherolAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateCitric AcidEugenolUbiquinoneDiisopropyl AdipateLactic AcidAscorbic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Zea Mays Germ Oil

Corn germ oil, rich in VE and unsaturated fatty acids; emollient/antioxidant, store away from light.

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glycerin

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

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Butylene Glycol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Erythritol

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

Panthenol

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

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Homarine Hcl

Not decoded yet

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Linalool

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

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