nydg Ultra-Light Hydra-Gel

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Pentylene Glycol
3. C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Glycerin
5. Saccharide Isomerate
6. Betaine
7. Dimethicone
8. Phenoxyethanol
9. Cetearyl Olivate
10. Carbomer
11. Sodium Pca
12. Urea
13. Sorbitan Olivate
14. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Polyquaternium-51
17. Trehalose
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Sodium Hydroxide
20. Disodium Edta
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Butylene Glycol
25. Salvia Officinalis Oil
26. Triacetin
27. Geranium Maculatum Oil
28. Hyaluronic Acid
29. Silanetriol
30. Centella Asiatica Extract
31. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
32. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
33. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
34. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
35. Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
36. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view Polyol system with hyaluronic acid and PCA sodium, lightweight gel. Contains centella and essential oils. Oily skin, daily hydration. Factory view: gel requires full neutralization; check compatibility of anionic polymers with cationic actives.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Saccharide Isomerate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

Cetearyl OlivateCarbomerSodium PcaUreaSorbitan OlivateLavandula Angustifolia OilCaprylyl GlycolPolyquaternium-51TrehaloseEthylhexylglycerinSodium HydroxideDisodium EdtaXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateButylene GlycolSalvia Officinalis OilTriacetinGeranium Maculatum OilHyaluronic AcidSilanetriolCentella Asiatica ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Blended ester emollient; dry-touch, non-greasy finish, non-comedogenic, ideal for oily skin.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Triacetin

Triglyceride acetate solvent/plasticizer; low viscosity, high volatility, may dry skin if unbalanced.

Geranium Maculatum Oil

Botanical essential oil for fragrance and toning; contains allergens, caution for sensitive skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Silanetriol

Basic silanetriol for hair anti-static and smoothness; must be complexed with polymers for stability

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Camellia oleifera leaf extract containing tea polyphenols; acts as astringent and skin conditioner, monitor raw material consistency.

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

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