SK-II SKINPOWER Re-New Cream ingredients, decoded
What SK-II SKINPOWER Re-New Cream is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
SK-II
SKINPOWER Re-New Cream
스킨파워 리-뉴 크림
What the brand says it does
PITERA anti-aging cream said to hydrate, visibly lift and plump the cheeks and firm skin, with results building over four weeks.
46ingredients
5key ingredients
1worth 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
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate#3
갈락토미세스발효여과물
Above the 1% line
Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance.
Niacinamide#4
나이아신아마이드
Above the 1% line
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Panthenol#22
판테놀
Above the 1% line
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Titanium Dioxide#25
티타늄디옥사이드
Above the 1% line
Mineral UV filter, strongest against UVB; also used as white pigment.
Ingredient guide →Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4#45
팔미토일펜타펩타이드-4
Below the 1% line
Signal peptide (Matrixyl) marketed to support collagen; evidence is modest.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateFerment
- NiacinamideActive ingredient
- IsohexadecaneEmollient
1% line: from Sorbic Acid (#39) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Sorbic Acid is limited to 0.6% 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 (46)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate갈락토미세스발효여과물Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance. | Ferment |
| 4 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 5 | Isohexadecane아이소헥사데칸Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 6 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 7 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 8 | Isopropyl Isostearate아이소프로필아이소스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 9 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 10 | Hydrogenated Shea Butter하이드로제네이티드시어버터Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 11 | Lauroyl Lysine라우로일라이신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 12 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 13 | Stearyl Alcohol스테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol thickener and softener. | Fatty alcohol |
| 14 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 15 | Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate피토스테릴/베헤닐/옥틸도데실라우로일글루타메이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 16 | Cetyl Alcohol세틸알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying like ethanol. | Fatty alcohol |
| 17 | Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate다이펜타에리스리틸트라이-폴리하이드록시스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 18 | Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture. | Fatty alcohol |
| 19 | Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer소듐아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머Silicone gel that blurs and gives a velvety feel. | Silicone |
| 21 | Hydroxycinnamic Acid하이드록시신나믹애씨드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 22 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 23 | Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6폴리아크릴레이트크로스폴리머-6Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 24 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 25 | Titanium Dioxide티타늄디옥사이드Mineral UV filter, strongest against UVB; also used as white pigment.Ingredient guide → | UV filter |
| 26 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 27 | Dimethiconol다이메티콘올Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 28 | Polysorbate 80폴리솔베이트80Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 29 | Cetearyl Glucoside세테아릴글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 30 | Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions. | Fatty alcohol |
| 31 | PEG-100 Stearate피이지-100스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 32 | PEG-4피이지-4Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 33 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 34 | Sodium Sulfite소듐설파이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 35 | Palmitic Acid팔미틱애씨드Fatty acid; part of the soap base in foaming cleansers. | Cleansing agent |
| 36 | Peony Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 37 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 38 | Stearic Acid스테아릭애씨드Fatty acid used as thickener and co-emulsifier. | Emulsifier |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 39 | Sorbic Acid소르빅애씨드Preservative; the EU allows up to 0.6% (as acid). | Preservative |
| 40 | Sorbitan Oleate솔비탄올리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 41 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 42 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 43 | Iron Oxides | Not in our dictionary yet |
| 44 | Campsis Root Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract능소화뿌리/꽃/잎/줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 45 | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4팔미토일펜타펩타이드-4Signal peptide (Matrixyl) marketed to support collagen; evidence is modest.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 46 | Methicone메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
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.