boots No7 Lift And Luminate Day Cream Spf 15

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. Glycerin
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Shea Butter
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Cetearyl Glucoside
7. C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
8. Dimethicone
9. Mica
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Cyclopentasiloxane
12. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Cyclohexasiloxane
15. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
16. Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Methylparaben
19. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
20. Dimethiconol
21. Parfum
22. Ethylparaben
23. Dipropylene Glycol
24. Tetrasodium EDTA
25. Citric Acid
26. T-Butyl Alcohol
27. Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
28. Carbomer
29. Polysorbate 20
30. Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder
31. BHT
32. Polyglucuronic Acid
33. Potassium Sorbate
34. Simethicone
35. Butylparaben
36. Propylparaben
37. Isobutylparaben
38. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
39. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
40. Biotin
41. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains PEG

Formulation view O/W cream with shea butter and silicones for smoothness, enriched with peptides and ascorbyl phosphate. Factory view: silicones and micas require good dispersion; cationic polymers enhance slip. Balanced moisturizing texture for daytime; heavy feel may suit dry over oily skin.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

乳化剂

Shea Butter

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

MicaCetearyl AlcoholCyclopentasiloxaneAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPhenoxyethanolCyclohexasiloxanePotassium Cetyl PhosphateDipalmitoyl HydroxyprolineXanthan GumMethylparabenSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateDimethiconolParfumEthylparabenDipropylene GlycolTetrasodium EDTACitric AcidT-Butyl AlcoholLupinus Albus Seed ExtractCarbomerPolysorbate 20Haematococcus Pluvialis PowderBHTPolyglucuronic AcidPotassium SorbateSimethiconeButylparabenPropylparabenIsobutylparabenPalmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7BiotinTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Shea Butter

Natural butter providing emollient and occlusive moisturizing; used as emollient and emulsifier.

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

Long-chain fatty acid polyglycol ester; mild thickener and emulsifier without soap feel, suitable for sensitive formulas.

Dimethicone

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Lipid peptide for skin conditioning; mimics ceramide function for barrier repair, prone to crystallization

Xanthan Gum

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Parfum

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

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Citric Acid

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

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Botanical skin conditioning agent; rich in proteins and polyphenols, suits dry or barrier-compromised skin

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Haematococcus Pluvialis Powder

Not decoded yet

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Polyglucuronic Acid

Macromolecular polysaccharide; forms films and boosts hydration; molecular weight affects clarity.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Isobutylparaben

Paraben preservative; used in combination, restricted usage

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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