AXIS-Y
Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream
Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream is a moisturiser from AXIS-Y. Its official ingredient list includes Panthenol and Squalane. The brand lists 48 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Panthenol(10%) | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Methylpropanediol | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Squalane | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Vinyl Dimethicone | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Propylheptyl Caprylate | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Formula stabilityFormula appearanceSofteningCleansingMixing oil and waterFoam supportTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Makes a formula less transparent. |
| Betaine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Asiaticoside | AntioxidantScentSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Madecassic Acid | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Madecassoside | AntioxidantSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Asiatic Acid | Light stabilitySkin conditioning | Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Centella Asiatica Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Beta-Sitosterol | Formula stabilityScentLight stabilitySkin conditioning | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Taurine | pH control | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. |
| Xylitol | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Erythritol | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Phytosterols | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Morus Alba Root Extract | LighteningSkin conditioning | Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Saccharomyces Ferment | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Formula stabilityScentFormula appearanceLipid supportSofteningCleansingMixing oil and waterFoam supportTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Formula stabilityTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Behenyl Alcohol | SofteningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Citric Acid | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Cholesterol | Light stabilitySkin conditioningSofteningMixing oil and waterTexture | Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Sucrose Distearate | Skin conditioningSofteningCleansingMixing oil and water | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
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- AXIS-Y: Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield CreamChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:36.723872+00:00