PALACIO Cream with Argan Oil 50ml

Palacio Cream with Argan Oil 50 ml

A simple face cream in a 50 ml tube, built around two fatty raw materials: argan oil and shea butter. Palacio is a Czech cosmetics manufacturer whose majority of the line is based on hemp, and this cream is centered on argan oil and shea butter. The INCI list starts with water, followed by liquid paraffin, then caprylic/capric triglycerides, cetearyl alcohol, and shea butter.

Argan oil is located in the second half of the list, behind emulsifiers, which is typical for creams where it serves as an active ingredient rather than a fatty base. The formula is completed with phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin as a preservative system, tocopheryl acetate, and a fragrance composition. The manufacturer recommends using it morning and evening on cleansed facial skin, targeting all skin types, with a particular emphasis on dry and combination skin.

Ingredients

The INCI list in the order provided by the manufacturer, with a brief explanation of functions:

• Aqua - water base of the emulsion
• Paraffinum Liquidum - liquid paraffin, occlusive layer limiting water loss
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20 - fatty phase and emulsifiers
• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter - shea butter
• Glycerin, Propylene Glycol - humectants binding water in the epidermis
• Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone - silicones responsible for slip and finish
• Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil - argan oil, the ingredient from which the product takes its name
• Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin - preservative system
• Tocopheryl Acetate - tocopheryl acetate, a derivative of vitamin E
• Parfum - fragrance composition

Composition in Practice

The order in the INCI list says more here than the name on the tube. Liquid paraffin is in second place, so it is this, not argan oil, that builds the occlusive layer and is responsible for the feeling of greasiness after application. Shea butter is high up, alongside emulsifiers, and it gives the cream its thickness. Argan oil itself sits in the second half of the list, behind silicones, so it serves as an active ingredient, while the fatty base is built by paraffin and shea butter.

The list itself is short and easy to read in its entirety, and the only plant raw materials in it are argan and shea butter. Preservation is based on phenoxyethanol with ethylhexylglycerin, and the only vitamin ingredient is tocopheryl acetate at the end of the list. For someone reading labels for a specific ingredient, such a list is convenient: it fits in a few lines and each item can be assigned to the function it serves in the emulsion.

Specification

How to Use

The manufacturer provides a short, one-sentence scheme: apply an appropriate amount of cream to cleansed facial skin and gently spread it, using it morning and evening.

• Cleanse the facial skin before application
• Take a small amount of cream - the thick consistency means less is more here
• Gently spread over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area
• Use morning and evening; for daytime, wait a moment before applying makeup
• Perform a patch test on a small area of skin before first use

For Whom

For those looking for a simple, greasy cream for everyday use, rather than a product with an extensive list of actives. The manufacturer targets it to all skin types, with a focus on dry and combination skin, and this is also the logic of the composition: paraffin and shea butter provide clear occlusion, so the cream will work well in winter, for skin feeling tight after washing, for dry cheeks, and for hands you want to moisturize in the process.

If you have oily or acne-prone skin, the thick base may be too heavy for you - in that case, it makes more sense to reach for a lighter formula. It is also a sensible choice for someone specifically looking for a formula built on argan and shea butter. The cosmetic is intended for external use only and is not to be applied to mucous membranes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cream contain hemp?

No. The INCI list of this cream is based on argan oil and shea butter, and the hemp raw materials are placed by the manufacturer in other lines of their catalog. This is a regular argan cream. If you are looking for a formula with hemp seed oil, choose a product that lists it directly in the ingredient list.

What is the basis of the preservation of this cream?

On phenoxyethanol with ethylhexylglycerin - this is a pair of preservatives that today most often replaces parabens in cosmetics. Both ingredients are in the second half of the list, just after argan oil, and it is closed by tocopheryl acetate and a fragrance composition. Thus, the entire protective system boils down to these two positions, mentioned by name in the list.

Where in the composition is argan oil?

In the second half of the INCI list, behind emulsifiers and silicones. Its presence is real, complementing the base: the character of the cream is built by liquid paraffin and shea butter, which stand much higher. The order in the list is a clue about the share of individual ingredients, and this clue is provided by the label itself.

What is the difference between vegetarian and vegan labeling?

The manufacturer labels this formula as vegetarian, and such a designation appears on the product card. Vegetarian and vegan are based on different criteria, so one does not replace the other.

How to store the cream?

The principle is ordinary: room temperature, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, tube tightly closed after each use. Do not leave an open tube in the bathroom on the windowsill or in the car, as high temperatures can separate the emulsion. Keep the cosmetic out of reach of children.

Variants and Category

The formula with hemp seed oil instead of argan oil is the hemp cream for first wrinkles, and for hand care instead of face care, there is a hand cream with reishi extract. All creams from this brand are collected in the Creams category.

Related Articles

More context on the blog: guide to Palacio cosmetics and article on hemp face creams, and about when the active substance from the cream enters the bloodstream, we write in comparison of transdermal patches with regular ointment.

Safety and Storage

The cosmetic is intended for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, and in case of cream getting into the eye, rinse it with plenty of water. Do not apply to irritated, damaged, or diseased skin. Perform an allergy test on a small area before first use. Store at room temperature, away from heat sources and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.

Do not exceed the recommended portion - the manufacturer indicates a small amount of cream applied to cleansed skin.

Do you have questions about the composition or choosing a cream for your skin type? Write or call - at u Bucha we advise before the purchase, not after it.