SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2: batch code, shelf life and ingredients
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 lists 37 ingredients; Cholesterol is at position 5.
Ingredient list from the UK version (source checked 2026-10-30).
A barrier-replenishing cream with a 2:4:2 ratio of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, said to restore lipids and soften the look of ageing skin.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 was made from its batch code?
Yes, as an estimate. SkinCeuticals uses the L'Oréal Groupe format: for example, code 28Y801 reads as August 2024. Results come from public reports, not from the brand.
How long does SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 last unopened?
SkinCeuticals does not publish an unopened shelf life that could be verified (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). The period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
Where the code is printed → After-opening calculator → All SkinCeuticals products →
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
Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Rosmarinus Officina-lis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Linalool, Limonene. 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
- WaterBase
- DimethiconeSilicone
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneEmollient
- GlycerinHumectant
- CholesterolBarrier lipid4%
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#15) 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 (37)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 3 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐Cushiony emollient common in lip products and creams. | Emollient |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Cholesterol 4%콜레스테롤Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.Ingredient guide → | |
| 6 | C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateC12-15알킬벤조에이트Emollient that helps dissolve UV filters. | Emollient |
| 7 | Ceramide NP세라마이드엔피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → | |
| 8 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables해바라기씨오일불검화물Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Also found in 2 products | Plant oil |
| 9 | Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane비스-피이지-18메틸에터다이메틸실레인Water-soluble silicone that improves feel and spreadability.Also found in 10 products
| Silicone |
| 10 | Sodium Polyacrylate소듐폴리아크릴레이트Thickener and texture enhancer. | Thickener / texture |
| 11 | Peg-10 Dimethicone피이지-10다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish.Also found in 19 products | Silicone |
| 12 | Nylon-12나일론-12Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 13 | Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone라우릴피이지-9폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish.Also found in 6 products | Silicone |
| 14 | Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer다이메티콘/피이지-10/15크로스폴리머Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish.Also found in 9 products
| Silicone |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 15 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 16 | Disteardimonium Hectorite다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Also found in 34 products | Thickener / texture |
| 17 | Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid하이드록시에틸피페라진에탄설포닉애씨드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 18 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate암모늄폴리아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 19 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 20 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 21 | Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone피이지/피피지-18/18다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 22 | Propylene Carbonate프로필렌카보네이트Solvent or carrier. | Solvent |
| 23 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 24 | Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer아크릴로나이트릴/메틸메타크릴레이트/비닐리덴클로라이드코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 25 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 26 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 27 | Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil라벤더오일Fragrance 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.Also found in 1 product | Fragrance allergen |
| 28 | Rosmarinus Officina-lis Leaf Oil/Rosemary Leaf Oil로즈마리잎오일Essential oil or scent component; can irritate sensitive skin.Also found in 1 product | Fragrance |
| 29 | T-Butyl Alcoholt-부틸알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying. | Fatty alcohol |
| 30 | Mentha Piperita Oil페퍼민트오일Fragrance 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 |
| 31 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 32 | Linalool리날룰 | Fragrance allergen |
| 33 | Isobutane아이소부탄Solvent or carrier. | Solvent |
| 34 | Ceramide EOP세라마이드이오피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → | |
| 35 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 36 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 37 | Limonene리모넨 | Fragrance allergen |
General information, not medical advice.
Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too.