1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
ATOPALM
MLE Cream
face cream
ATOPALM
face cream
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Take the skin testThe ATOPALM MLE Cream is a rich, soothing moisturizer formulated to repair and strengthen the skin barrier with its patented MLE technology, enriched with ceramides and skin-mimicking lipids. Ideal for dry, itchy skin, this cream provides deep hydration through five types of natural moisturizing factors and amino acids, creating a protective, non-greasy barrier that absorbs smoothly and quickly.
MLE Cream is a cushioning cream from ATOPALM. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 51 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Beta-glucan.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Beta-glucan, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Houttuynia Cordata Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, brightening and tone, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Stearic acid
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 51 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexanedioic acid, mixed esters with octadecanoic acid, decanoic acid, octanoic acid and pentaerythritol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sorbitan stearate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Stearic acid
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polyglyceryl-5 Stearate is the monoester of stearic acid and Polyglycerin-5
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-oxo-2-tetradecyl-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
N-Decanoyl Serinol
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido-2-Propanol,Octanoic acid, 1,1'-[(2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl)bis[imino(16-oxo-16,1-hexadecanediyl)]] ester
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Leucine
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Lysine
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Phenyl-L-alanine
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9-Octadecenoic acid, phytosterols ester
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae. It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is the fixed oil, consisting primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids, obtained by pressing the seeds of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Viscum Album Fruit Extract is an extract of the berries of the Mistletoe, Viscum album L., Loranthaceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decyl Sunflowerate
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salvia Officinalis Oil is the essential oil derived from the herbal plant the Sage, Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cardamom Oil. Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, Zingiberaceae. It contains Eucalyptol, sabinene, D-alpha-terpineol and its acetate, borneol, limonene, terpinene, L-4-terpinenol and its acetate and formate
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, Labiatae
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Juniperus Mexicana Oil is the volatile oil obtained from Juniperus mexicana, Cupressaceae
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
JuniperOil; Juniberry Oil. Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Juniper, Juniperus communis L., Cupressaceae. ISO 8897:2010
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chamomile Oil-Roman. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Asteraceae
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
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WATER, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL STEARATE/CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/ADIPATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, PROPANEDIOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, SQUALANE, POLYGLYCERYL-5 STEARATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PALMITOYL PALMITAMIDE MEA, N-DECANOYL SERINOL, BIS-CAPRYLOYLOXYPALMITAMIDO ISOPROPANOL, ALLANTOIN, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, LEUCINE, LYSINE, VALINE, THREONINE, PHENYLALANINE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CARBOMER, PHYTOSTEROLS, PHYTOSTERYL OLEATE, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL, SODIUM PHYTATE, ARGININE, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, VISCUM ALBUM FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SUNFLOWER OIL DECYL ESTERS, SALVIA OFFICINALIS OIL, BETA-GLUCAN, ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF OIL, JUNIPERUS MEXICANA OIL, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS FRUIT OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES.
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply an appropriate amount evenly all over the face. Pat gently to enhance absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
17 ingredients could feed malassezia: Pentaerythrityl Stearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyglyceryl-5 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 51 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
ATOPALM.
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