md:ceuticals CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment

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CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
75%
Combination (dry)
75%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
65%
Oily
65%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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A skin-identical lipid concentrate that mimics the structure of the skin barrier, rebuilding the stratum corneum architecture by filling gaps in the lipid bilayer with skin-identical ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
AHA Ceramides Vitamin C

Risks

2
Allergen
Silicone

About CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment

Overview

CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment is a cushioning cream from md:ceuticals. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Ethylhexylglycerin, Water and Cyclopentasiloxane, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane and Cholesterol.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Cholesterol and Ceramide NP.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Several ingredients carry irritation flags

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 7 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 7 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Persea Gratissima Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing the dehydrated sliced flesh of the avocado pear, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae. It consists principally of the glycerides of fatty acids

Hydration Anti-Aging

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing
Ceramide NP Ceramides

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

13th 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (24)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Cyclopentasiloxane Diethylhexyl Adipate Cholesterol Synthetic Beeswax Lauryl Peg/ppg-18/18 Methicone Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Olive Glycerides Persea Gratissima Oil Tocopheryl Acetate Ethylhexylglycerin Tocopherol Peg-8 Disodium Edta Dodecene Sodium Chloride Phenoxyethanol Parfum Hexyl Cinnamal Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Citronellol Benzyl Salicylate Limonene Geraniol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate

  • Essential oils

    Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene

  • Silicones

    Cyclopentasiloxane, Lauryl Peg/ppg-18/18 Methicone

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ascorbyl Palmitate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Silicone

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 28 ingredients on the label.

7
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

4 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
5 Synthetic Beeswax Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Beeswax, synthetic. The complex reaction product of blended acids and blended alcohols which simulates the composition of natural beeswax. It consists primarily of C18-30-alkyl ester of C16-32 fatty acids, C16-32 fatty acids and C22-34 alkanes

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone is an alkoxylated derivative of Lauryl Methicone containing an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide and 18 moles of propylene oxide

Silicone
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae, seed oil, which has not been transformed into soap during the process of saponification

8 Olive Glycerides Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Olive Glycerides is a mixture of mono, di and triglycerides derived from Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Persea Gratissima Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing the dehydrated sliced flesh of the avocado pear, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae. It consists principally of the glycerides of fatty acids

Hydration Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
10 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
11 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
13 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

13th 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
14 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
9 scientific references
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/ethasb122016tentpdf
  • Pharmazie, October 2005, pages 751-755
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, July 2003, pages 59-66
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017, pages 14-17
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2008, pages 453-458
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, March 1997, pages 795-801
  • Drug Research, January 2017, pages 52-58
  • Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, September 2016, pages 1, 339-1, 349
  • Nutrients, July 2017, ePublication
16 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

17 Peg-8 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Solvent

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
18 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

19 Dodecene Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Dodecene

20 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

21 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

22 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

23 Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein

Allergen
24 Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone

Allergen
25 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

Allergen
26 Benzyl Salicylate UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Fragrance / colour

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzyl salicylate

Allergen
27 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
28 Geraniol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment?

WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, CHOLESTEROL, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, LAURYL PEG/PPG-18/18 METHICONE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, OLIVE GLYCERIDES, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CERAMIDE NP, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, PEG-8, DISODIUM EDTA, DODECENE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PARFUM, HEXYL CINNAMAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, GERANIOL.

What are the active ingredients in CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment?

CERAMIDE NP, ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment?

Apply it after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

What skin types is CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ascorbyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment while pregnant?

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.

Is CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate.

Does CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Lauryl Peg/ppg-18/18 Methicone.

Does CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene.

Is CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment have?

It lists 28 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes CFC:9 Multi-Lipid Replenishment?

md:ceuticals.

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