olivoderm Hydractive Face 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Cetearyl Alcohol
4. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
5. Dicaprylyl Ether
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate
8. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
9. Cyclopentasiloxane
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Ceteareth-20
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
14. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Glyceryl Oleate
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Panthenol
19. Imidazolidinyl Urea
20. Dimethicone
21. Glycerin
22. Cucumis Sativus Extract
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Potassium Hydroxide
25. Parfum
26. Eugenol
27. Benzyl Salicylate
28. Geraniol
29. Lilial
30. Linalool
31. Citronellol
32. Hexyl Cinnamal
33. Limonene
34. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains siliconesContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholDicaprylyl Ether

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOlea Europaea Fruit Oil

LIGHT STABILIZER

Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate

Other ingredients

CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl StearateCeteareth-20PhenoxyethanolOlivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl OleateTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolImidazolidinyl UreaDimethiconeGlycerinCucumis Sativus ExtractSodium HyaluronatePotassium HydroxideParfumEugenolBenzyl SalicylateGeraniolLilialLinaloolCitronellolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate

UV-B absorber with usage limits; requires combination with other filters to prevent degradation.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Not decoded yet

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Panthenol

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

Imidazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde releaser in preservative systems; monitor for formaldehyde and urea sensitivity issues.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

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

Cucumis Sativus Extract

Cucumber extract, soothing and moisturizing; suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Parfum

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

Eugenol

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Lilial

Not decoded yet

Linalool

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

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

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