douglas Skin Focus Hydrating
douglas Douglas Skin Focus Hydrating lists 23 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Butylene Glycol
- Methylpropanediol
- Betaine
- Phenoxyethanol
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Beta Vulgaris Extract
- Glycerin
- Trideceth-9
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Lactate
- Parfum
- Propylene Glycol
- Lactic Acid
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
- Ci 42090
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Sulfate
- Linalool
- Hexyl Cinnamal
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Hydrating essence with a water-based matrix containing butylene glycol, methylpropanediol, and glycerin for enhanced moisturization. Actives include sodium hyaluronate, betaine, and hydrolyzed corn starch. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin. Low fragrance content includes linalool allergen. Light texture suitable for combination to oily skin for daily hydration. Compact formula without oils absorbs easily, though dry skin may require subsequent occlusive products.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaMethylpropanediol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- BINDING
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Other ingredients
Beta Vulgaris ExtractTrideceth-9Sodium HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumSodium LactateParfumPropylene GlycolLactic AcidOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractCi 42090Sodium ChlorideSodium SulfateLinaloolHexyl Cinnamal
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | BINDING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta Vulgaris Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Sulfate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.
- Beta Vulgaris Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Trideceth-9
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
- Prickly pear extract; traditional humectant/soother; no published irritant/comedogenic data
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Sulfate
- Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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