Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or Shimmering Dry Oil ingredients, decoded
What Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or Shimmering Dry Oil is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
The shimmering version of the multi-use dry oil, with fine golden pearls that hydrate and add a satin, luminous finish to face, body and hair.
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
Pure vitamin C. Antioxidant that brightens; unstable and works best at low pH.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pinene). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Acetyl Cedrene, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Limonene, Citronellol, Vanillin, Geraniol, Isoeugenyl Acetate. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Contains ingredients that break down with light and air (Ascorbic Acid). Close the cap tightly and store it somewhere cool and dark.
What most of it is made of
- Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEmollient
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilPlant oil
- Dicaprylyl EtherEmollient
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEmollient
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilPlant oil
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (35)
| 1 | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트Light, fast-spreading plant-derived emollient. | Emollient |
| 2 | Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil마카다미아씨오일Nourishing nut oil. | Plant oil |
| 3 | Dicaprylyl Ether다이카프릴릴에터Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 5 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil스위트아몬드오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 6 | Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil개암씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 7 | Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer. | Colourant |
| 8 | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil유차나무씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 9 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 10 | Camellia Japonica Seed Oil동백나무씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 11 | Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer캐스터오일/아이피디아이코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 12 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter. | Colourant |
| 13 | Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil아르간커넬오일Argan oil: softening, contains vitamin E. | Plant oil |
| 14 | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil보리지씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 15 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 16 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 17 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier. | Plant oil |
| 18 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 19 | Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract로즈마리잎추출물Rosemary leaf extract; antioxidant that helps protect oils in the formula. | Antioxidant |
| 20 | Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate폴리글리세릴-3다이아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 21 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 22 | Ascorbic Acid아스코빅애씨드Pure vitamin C. Antioxidant that brightens; unstable and works best at low pH.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 23 | Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract토마토추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 24 | Acetyl Cedrene아세틸세드렌Fragrance 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 |
| 25 | Linalyl 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 |
| 26 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 27 | Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil광귤껍질오일Fragrance 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 |
| 28 | Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate다이메틸페네틸아세테이트Fragrance 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 |
| 29 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 30 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 31 | Vanillin바닐린Fragrance 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 |
| 32 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 33 | Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil센티드제라늄꽃오일Geranium essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 34 | Isoeugenyl Acetate아이소유제닐아세테이트Fragrance 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 |
| 35 | Pinene피넨Scent component found in pine and many essential oils. | 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.