face-republic Face Republic Crystal Glow Whitening 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. Glycerin
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Propanediol
6. Cyclohexasiloxane
7. Niacinamide
8. Polysorbate 60
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Titanium Dioxide
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
14. Carbonated Water
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
17. Prunus Persica Flower Extract
18. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
19. Lilium Tigrinum Extract
20. Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
21. Oleth-10
22. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
23. Simethicone
24. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
25. Aluminum Hydroxide
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Carbomer
28. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
29. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
30. PEG-100 Stearate
31. Cetearyl Alcohol
32. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
33. Tocopheryl Acetate
34. Dimethicone
35. Arginine
36. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
37. Isohexadecane
38. Polysorbate 80
39. Sorbitan Oleate
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Caprylyl Glycol
42. Phenoxyethanol
43. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Whitening cream, oil-in-water system with cyclopentasiloxane and squalane esters in the oil phase. Core actives include niacinamide and floral extracts like cherry blossom and lotus. Titanium dioxide provides physical coverage; vitamin E acts as an antioxidant. Manufacturing observation: Moisturizing yet non-greasy texture; carbonated water adds freshness. Suitable for all skin types daily; ideal for dry skin in winter, use sparingly for oily skin in summer.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 60

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateButylene GlycolTitanium Dioxide1,2-HexanediolCetyl EthylhexanoateCarbonated WaterSodium HyaluronatePrunus Serrulata Flower ExtractPrunus Persica Flower ExtractNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractLilium Tigrinum ExtractRosa Rugosa Flower ExtractOleth-10TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSimethiconeMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerAluminum HydroxideDisodium EDTACarbomerHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSorbitan SesquioleatePEG-100 StearateCetearyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterTocopheryl AcetateDimethiconeArginineSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecanePolysorbate 80Sorbitan OleateEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Propanediol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Niacinamide

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Carbonated Water

Carbonated water; solvent or effervescent effect; requires airtight packaging; degrades after opening.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract

Cherry blossom extract, 0.1-1% typical; low-irritation, patch-test for pollen/plant-allergy prone skin

Prunus Persica Flower Extract

Moisturizing and conditioning; floral extract is gentle, offers antioxidants

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Lilium Tigrinum Extract

Botanical extract, low-concentration conditioning; data limited, watch sensitization

Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract

Rosa rugosa flower extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation at typical levels

Oleth-10

Non-ionic surfactant at 1–5%; mild emulsifier for O/W systems, light feel

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Disodium EDTA

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Dimethicone

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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