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Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin
Decode Label Safety Score
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The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This moisturizer provides a good base of hydration and skin barrier support with ingredients like glycerin, petrolatum, and dimethicone. Niacinamide and panthenol offer additional skin benefits. However, the presence of BHT, an antioxidant with endocrine-disruption concerns as reviewed by the SCCS, is a notable drawback for a leave-on product. While the SCCS concluded BHT is safe within specified limits, its inclusion may be a concern for individuals actively avoiding potential endocrine disruptors in their skincare.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Glycerin
- Petrolatum
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Dimethicone
- Cetyl Alcohol
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Moisturizer with barrier support, but contains BHT with endocrine concern
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This moisturizer offers good hydration and skin barrier support from ingredients like petrolatum and dimethicone, along with beneficial niacinamide and panthenol. However, it contains BHT, an antioxidant that has been flagged for potential endocrine-disruption concerns by the SCCS. While deemed safe within regulatory limits for cosmetics, those seeking to avoid such ingredients may wish to exercise caution.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — BHT is declared.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for skincare. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Contains an ingredient flagged for endocrine-disruption concern
Rule PC-CAP-07
What's good
Rich in emollients and occlusives (Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether) for effective skin barrier support and hydration.
Contains beneficial skin-conditioning ingredients like Glycerin, Panthenol, and Niacinamide.
Includes nourishing plant oils (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) and antioxidants (Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate).
Watch out for
BHT is present, which is a synthetic antioxidant with potential endocrine-disruption concerns, as reviewed by the SCCS.
Disodium EDTA — disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
BHT (E321)
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to stop fats and fragrance oils going rancid. The concern is endocrine activity: animal studies report effects on thyroid hormone and liver enzymes, and the EU SCCS has assessed it as an endocrine-disruption candidate. It is NOT classified as a carcinogen by IARC — that classification (Group 2B) belongs to BHA, a different additive with a similar name. Permitted in cosmetics at low levels.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU SCCS Opinion on BHT (SCCS/1636/21); EFSA re-evaluation of E321
BHT: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant with potential endocrine-disruption concerns. The SCCS has reviewed BHT as a priority endocrine disruptor candidate and concluded it is safe within specified limits for cosmetic use (up to 0.8% in leave-on/rinse-off cosmetics). However, individuals actively avoiding potential endocrine disruptors may wish to exercise caution.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The claim of dermatologist recommendation is a third-party endorsement that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or other label information.
The suitability for specific skin types (dry to normal, sensitive) is a product designation that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim of 48-hour hydration and restoration of the skin moisture barrier is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The claim '5 SIGNS SENSITIVITY' is a marketing statement that cannot be verified or disproven from the provided ingredient list.
The ingredient list contains several moisturizing agents such as glycerin, petrolatum, dimethicone, and various oils, supporting the product's claim as a moisturizing cream.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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WaterAQUA
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GlycerinGLYCERIN
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PetrolatumPETROLATUM
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Dicaprylyl EtherDICAPRYLYL ETHER
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DimethiconeDIMETHICONE
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Glyceryl StearateGLYCERYL STEARATE
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Cetyl AlcoholCETYL ALCOHOL
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Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL
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PEG-30 StearatePEG-30 STEARATE
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PanthenolPANTHENOL
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NiacinamideNIACINAMIDE
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilPRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL
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TocopherolTOCOPHEROL
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Tocopheryl AcetateTOCOPHERYL ACETATE
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PantolactonePANTOLACTONE
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DimethiconolDIMETHICONOL
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
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CarbomerCARBOMER
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Propylene GlycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL
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BHT
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Disodium EDTADISODIUM EDTA
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Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOL
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PhenoxyethanolPHENOXYETHANOL
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin?
The label of Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin lists 25 ingredients, in label order: Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, PEG-30 Stearate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, PANTOLACTONE, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid. Flagged by the analysis: BHT, Disodium EDTA.
Is Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin safe to use?
Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This moisturizer offers good hydration and skin barrier support from ingredients like petrolatum and dimethicone, along with beneficial niacinamide and panthenol. However, it contains BHT, an antioxidant that has been flagged for potential endocrine-disruption concerns by the SCCS. While deemed safe within regulatory limits for cosmetics, those seeking to avoid such ingredients may wish to exercise caution.
Why does Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: BHT is present, which is a synthetic antioxidant with potential endocrine-disruption concerns, as reviewed by the SCCS. Disodium EDTA — disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Who should avoid Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding potential endocrine disruptors; Sensitive skin (due to BHT).
Are the claims on the Moisturising Cream Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED FOR SENSITIVE SKIN" — can't be verified from the label. "Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin" — can't be verified from the label. "Hydrates for 48 hours & helps restore the skin moisture barrier" — can't be verified from the label.
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