Sisley Ecological Compound Advanced Formula ingredients, decoded

What Sisley Ecological Compound Advanced Formula is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

Sisley
Ecological Compound Advanced Formula
에뮐씨옹 에꼴로지끄 어드밴스드 포뮬라
What the brand says it does

A light all-in-one emulsion the brand says rebalances and strengthens the skin's protective barrier while supporting its essential functions.

41ingredients
1key ingredients
2worth knowing

What it targets

  • Barrier repairHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  • SoothingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
  • HydrationGlycerin

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract#9
병풀잎추출물
Above the 1% line

Centella (cica) leaf extract, used to soothe and support recovery.

Soothing

Ingredient guide →

Worth knowing

  • Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance, Pinene). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
  • Fragrance allergens listed: Linalyl Acetate, Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citral, Geranyl Acetate. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.

What most of it is made of

  1. WaterBase
  2. GlycerinHumectant
  3. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilPlant oil
  4. Isostearyl IsostearateEmollient
  5. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterPlant oil

1% line: from Benzoic Acid (#28) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Benzoic Acid is limited to 0.5% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.

Full ingredient list, decoded (41)
1Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.Base
2Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone.Humectant
3Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier.Plant oil
4Isostearyl Isostearate아이소스테아릴아이소스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
5Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin.Plant oil
6Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives.Humectant
7Glyceryl Stearate Citrate글리세릴스테아레이트시트레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
8Coco-Caprylate/Caprate코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트Light, fast-spreading plant-derived emollient.Emollient
9Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract병풀잎추출물Centella (cica) leaf extract, used to soothe and support recovery.Ingredient guide →Soothing
10Arctium Majus Root Extract버독뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
11Spiraea Ulmaria Extract메도우스위트추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
12Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract호프추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
13Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness.Plant extract
14Equisetum Arvense Extract쇠뜨기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
15Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract로즈마리잎추출물Rosemary leaf extract; antioxidant that helps protect oils in the formula.Antioxidant
16Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract돌콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
17Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate펜타에리스리틸테트라아이소스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
18Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener.Thickener / texture
19Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb.Humectant
20Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula.Preservative
21Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels.Thickener / texture
22Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol.Preservative
23Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate.pH adjuster
24Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product.pH adjuster
25Sodium Phytate소듐파이테이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable.Chelating agent
26Glycine Soja Oil돌콩오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
27Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside.Fragrance
1% line — probably 1% or less below this point
28Benzoic Acid벤조익애씨드Preservative or preservative booster.Preservative
29Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH.Preservative
30Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas.Preservative
31Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid.Antioxidant
32Linalyl Acetate리날릴아세테이트Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
33Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil광곽향오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
34PINUS PUMILANot in our dictionary yet
35Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
36Benzyl Benzoate벤질벤조에이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
37Coumarin쿠마린Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
38Pinene피넨Scent component found in pine and many essential oils.Fragrance
39Beta-Caryophyllene베타-카리오필렌Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen
40Citral시트랄Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
41Geranyl Acetate제라닐아세테이트Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023.Fragrance allergen

Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.

Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.