Pharmaline Aquaderm
Pharmaline Aquaderm lists 15 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Petrolatum-based cream using isopropyl palmitate and coco-caprylate for texture. Contains allantoin and panthenol, with phenoxyethanol and lactic acid for pH and preservation. Suitable for dry, rough skin. Formulators note this classic formula offers strong occlusion, ideal for winter or compromised barriers.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-CaprylateCetyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Petrolatum
- EMULSIFIER
- Ceteareth-25
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
Other ingredients
Stearyl AlcoholAllantoin PanthenolPhenoxyethanolLactic AcidPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Petrolatum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen) | 0 · 5 | Yellow |
| Ceteareth-25 | EMULSIFIER | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Allantoin Panthenol | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosityB · Third-party verified
- Coco-Caprylate
- Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.B · Third-party verified
- Petrolatum
- Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.C · Official source
- Ceteareth-25
- Efficient O/W emulsifier at 1-2%; used for high viscosity or pastes; light feel, but high levels may soften productB · Third-party verified
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.B · Third-party verified
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.B · Third-party verified
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.B · Third-party verified
- Allantoin Panthenol
- Allantoin plus panthenol at 0.1–5%; healing/hydration, low irritancyB · Third-party verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.B · Third-party verified
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbatesC · Official source
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-22. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion.
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