VZK Sensitive rich 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. Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
3. C13-15 Alkane
4. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
5. Glyceryl Stearate
6. Glycerin
7. PEG-100 Stearate
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Tocopherol
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Disodium EDTA
15. Glycine Soja Oil
16. Propanediol
17. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
18. Alpha-isomethyl ionone
19. Coumarin
20. Limonene
21. Linalool
22. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 Alkane

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolSodium HyaluronateDisodium EDTAGlycine Soja OilPropanediolButylphenyl MethylpropionalAlpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarinLimoneneLinaloolParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract

Jojoba leaf extract as humectant; contains waxes and polyphenols, lightweight.

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glycerin

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Parfum

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