Formula Ledger

Ingredient Index

Each material in the Amadeus Apothecary formula is cataloged by function: occlusion, emollience, hydration support, emulsification, structure, antioxidant support, and preservation discipline.
Structuring agent

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used to give the cream structure, body, and a smoother application profile. It contributes emollient slip without functioning like drying alcohols used in astringent formulas.

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Liquid wax ester / emollient

Golden Jojoba Oil

Golden jojoba oil is a refined-feeling emollient selected for its skin-compatible ester profile. It improves glide, softens the lipid structure, and helps the cream absorb with greater elegance.

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Core lipid / occlusive emollient

Grass-Fed Beef Tallow

Grass-fed beef tallow functions as the primary lipid-rich occlusive in the formula. It contributes cushion, richness, and a protective emollient layer designed to support barrier comfort and reduce visible d...

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Emulsifier

Olivem 1000

Olivem 1000 allows the water phase and lipid phase to form a stable cream structure. It supports the refined texture of the formula while helping deliver humectants, butters, and oils in a unified emulsion.

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Botanical lipid / antioxidant-supportive oil

Rosehip Seed Oil

Rosehip seed oil is a lightweight botanical emollient selected for its elegant skin feel and naturally occurring fatty acid profile. It helps refine the sensory finish of the cream while supporting a lipid-f...

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Preservation system

Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB

Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB is the formula's preservation system. Because this cream contains distilled water and glycerin, preservation is required to maintain product integrity throughout normal consumer use.

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Texture lipid / structuring lipid

SustOleo™ TL

SustOleo™ TL is a trilaurin-based lipid component selected to support the cream's refined lipid phase. It contributes to the formula's sensorial structure and reinforces the overall lipid-forward barrier app...

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Botanical butter / emollient structure

Unrefined Shea Butter

Unrefined shea butter contributes a dense, cushioning emollient phase that supports softness, comfort, and moisture retention. It reinforces the formula's rich texture while complementing grass-fed tallow as...

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Humectant

Vegetable Glycerin

Vegetable glycerin is the primary humectant in the formula. It attracts and binds water within the cream system, supporting hydration before the lipid phase helps reduce moisture escape from the skin surface.

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Antioxidant-supportive oil

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E oil is included as tocopherol, an antioxidant component used to support the integrity of the formula's oil phase. It complements the lipid-rich structure while contributing to the cream's overall f...

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