dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster
dermalogica Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster lists 16 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Water-based formula with glycerin and panthenol. Hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans enhance hydration. Phenoxethanol system. Suited for dry skin. Factory view: Very thin texture without thickeners; requires careful sealing.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractGlycolipids
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Hydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansHydrolyzed Algin
Other ingredients
Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractSea WaterGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerPPG-5-Ceteth-20PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinLinaloolLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Algin | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorella Vulgaris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sea Water | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
- Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.
- Glycolipids
- Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes
- Hydrolyzed Algin
- Hydrolyzed algin, water-soluble film former; boosts moisture retention, low viscosity contribution
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability
- Sea Water
- Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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