proactive + Water Gel Hydrator

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. Aqua
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Niacinamide
5. Salicylic Acid
6. Dimethicone
7. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
9. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Caprylyl Glycol
12. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Isohexadecane
15. Myristyl Alcohol
16. Parfum
17. Pca
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
20. Polysorbate 60
21. Propanediol
22. Silica
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Sodium Hydroxide
25. Sorbitan Isostearate
26. Tetrasodium EDTA
27. Tocopherol
28. Ci 42090

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerinIsohexadecaneMyristyl AlcoholParfumPcaPhenoxyethanolPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractPolysorbate 60PropanediolSilicaSodium HyaluronateSodium HydroxideSorbitan IsostearateTetrasodium EDTATocopherolCi 42090

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Dimethicone

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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