SENSAI Cellular Performance Cream ingredients, decoded
What SENSAI Cellular Performance Cream is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Rich anti-aging cream with silk and a hydration-and-firmness booster complex, aimed at dry, rough skin to leave it supple with a silky finish.
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
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance, Pinene). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Terpineol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #28, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- SqualaneEmollient
- MaltitolHumectant
- TriethylhexanoinSkin conditioning
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#17) 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 (51)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 3 | Maltitol말티톨Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 4 | Triethylhexanoin트라이에틸헥사노인Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture. | Fatty alcohol |
| 7 | Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 8 | Sorbeth-6 Beeswax솔베스-6비즈왁스Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 9 | Petrolatum페트롤라툼One of the most effective occlusives; reduces water loss from damaged skin. | Occlusive |
| 10 | Polysorbate 65폴리솔베이트65Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 11 | Stearic Acid스테아릭애씨드Fatty acid used as thickener and co-emulsifier. | Emulsifier |
| 12 | Cetyl Palmitate세틸팔미테이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 13 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 14 | Phytosteryl Macadamiate피토스테릴마카다미에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 15 | Beeswax비즈왁스Natural wax that thickens and helps lock in moisture. | Wax |
| 16 | Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate소듐스테아로일글루타메이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 17 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 18 | Methylserine메틸세린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 19 | Polysorbate 80폴리솔베이트80Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 20 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 21 | Ammonium Glycyrrhizate암모늄글리시리제이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 22 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 23 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 24 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 25 | Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate피토스테릴/이소스테아릴/세틸/스테아릴/베헤닐다이머디리놀리에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 26 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 27 | Acetyl Glucosamine아세틸글루코사민Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 28 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 29 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 30 | Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol다이메톡시다이-p-크레솔Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
| 31 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 32 | Citrus Limon Peel Oil레몬껍질오일Fragrance 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 |
| 33 | Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract피라칸타 포르투네아나열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 34 | Hexyl Cinnamal헥실신남알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 35 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 36 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 37 | Hydrolyzed Silk하이드롤라이즈드실크Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 38 | 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 |
| 39 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 40 | Nasturtium Officinale Extract물냉이추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 41 | Terpineol터피네올Fragrance 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 |
| 42 | Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil베르가모트껍질오일Fragrance 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 |
| 43 | Benzyl Benzoate벤질벤조에이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 44 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 45 | Pinene피넨Scent component found in pine and many essential oils. | Fragrance |
| 46 | Zostera Marina Extract거머리말추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 47 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 48 | Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract디오스코레아 판타이카뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 49 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 50 | CI 14700Red colourant (FD&C Red 4). | Colourant |
| 51 | CI 47005Colourant. | Colourant |
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.