Decorté AQ Meliority Intensive Revitalizing Emulsion ingredients, decoded
What Decorté AQ Meliority Intensive Revitalizing Emulsion is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Decorté
AQ Meliority Intensive Revitalizing Emulsion
AQ 밀리오리티 인텐시브 리바이탈라이징 에멀전
What the brand says it does
Rich top-tier emulsion from the AQ Meliority line that aims to soften dry skin instantly and keep it hydrated, smoother and more resilient through the day.
61ingredients
4key ingredients
3worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Adenosine#12
아데노신
Above the 1% line
Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate#13
아스코빌테트라이소팔미테이트
Above the 1% line
A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.
Ingredient guide →Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4#25
팔미토일펜타펩타이드-4
Above the 1% line
Signal peptide (Matrixyl) marketed to support collagen; evidence is modest.
Ingredient guide →Cholesterol#36
콜레스테롤
Above the 1% line
Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #7, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- Propylene Glycol DicaprateEmollient
- GlycerinHumectant
- SqualaneEmollient
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#60) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% 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 (61)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 3 | Propylene Glycol Dicaprate프로필렌글라이콜다이카프레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 6 | Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil메도우폼씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 7 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 8 | Mineral Oil미네랄오일Highly refined oil that seals in moisture; cosmetic grade is purified. | Occlusive |
| 9 | Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice자작나무수액Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 10 | Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract가시오갈피뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Acorus Calamus Root Extract창포뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 13 | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate아스코빌테트라이소팔미테이트A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 14 | Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract자작나무껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 16 | Cassia Mimosoides Extract며느리감나무추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 17 | Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract클로브꽃추출물Fragrance 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 |
| 18 | Hydrolyzed Collagen하이드롤라이즈드콜라겐Film-forming humectant; it does not add collagen to your skin. | Humectant |
| 19 | Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract하이드롤라이즈드콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 20 | Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/stalk Extract방아풀잎/줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 21 | Jania Rubens Extract야니아 루벤스추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 22 | Maltose말토스Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 23 | Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract페퍼민트잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 24 | Mucuna Birdwoodiana Stem Extract계혈등줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 25 | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4팔미토일펜타펩타이드-4Signal peptide (Matrixyl) marketed to support collagen; evidence is modest.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 26 | Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract단향목부추출물Fragrance 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 |
| 27 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 28 | Tocotrienols토코트라이엔올Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
| 29 | Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract대추추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 30 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머Thickener that also stabilises emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 31 | Algin알긴Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 32 | Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture. | Fatty alcohol |
| 33 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 34 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 35 | Cetyl Lactate세틸락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 36 | Cholesterol콜레스테롤Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.Ingredient guide → | |
| 37 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 38 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 39 | Disodium Succinate다이소듐석시네이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 40 | Ethyl Oleate에틸올리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 41 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 42 | Isohexadecane아이소헥사데칸Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 43 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 44 | Oleyl Alcohol올레일알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying. | Fatty alcohol |
| 45 | Oleyl Oleate올레일올리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 46 | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil쌀겨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 47 | Phytosteryl Macadamiate피토스테릴마카다미에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 48 | Phytosteryl Oleate피토스테릴올리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 49 | Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate피토스테릴/옥틸도데실라우로일글루타메이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 50 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 51 | Polysorbate 80폴리솔베이트80Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 52 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer소듐아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 53 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 54 | Sodium Lactate소듐락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 55 | Sorbitan Isostearate솔비탄아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 56 | Sorbitan Oleate솔비탄올리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 57 | Sorbitan Palmitate솔비탄팔미테이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 58 | Stearoyl Glutamic Acid스테아로일글루타믹애씨드Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 59 | Succinic Acid석시닉애씨드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 60 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 61 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
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.