rodan-and-fields Rodan and fields Active Hydration Serum
rodan-and-fields Rodan and fields Active Hydration Serum lists 38 ingredients on its label, 35 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Glycerin
- Bis-Peg-12 Dimethicone
- Pentylene Glycol
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Adenosine
- Ceramide Np
- Ceramide Ns
- Ceramide Ap
- Ceramide Eop
- Ceramide Eos
- Tocopherol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Sea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel Marin
- Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Calcium Pca
- Magnesium Pca
- Lecithin
- Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
- Caprooyl Sphingosine
- Gellan Gum
- Ceteareth-25
- Lactic Acid
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Behenic Acid
- Cholesterol
- Hydrated Silica
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Disodium Phosphate
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Hexylene Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Hydration base of water and glycerins, enhanced by dimethicone. Core barrier repair uses a ceramide complex with cholesterol and fatty acids, mimicking sebum structure. Enriched with apple extract, adenosine, and antioxidants for defense. Light texture suits compromised or dry, sensitive skin in arid conditions for intensive repair.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene GlycolPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractAdenosine
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Ceramide NpCeramide Ns
Other ingredients
Bis-Peg-12 DimethiconeCeramide ApCeramide EopCeramide EosTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateSea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel MarinCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseCalcium PcaMagnesium PcaLecithinCaprooyl PhytosphingosineCaprooyl SphingosineGellan GumCeteareth-25Lactic AcidCetyl AlcoholBehenic AcidCholesterolHydrated SilicaSilica Dimethyl SilylateDisodium PhosphateFragrance/ParfumHexylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimonene
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 |
| Bis-Peg-12 Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide Np | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide Ns | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide Ap | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide Eop | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide Eos | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Sea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel Marin | 矿物来源保湿剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Calcium Pca | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Magnesium Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprooyl Phytosphingosine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprooyl Sphingosine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Gellan Gum | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-25 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Behenic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Phosphate | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
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
- Bis-Peg-12 Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Ceramide Np
- Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.
- Ceramide Ns
- Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.
- Ceramide Ap
- Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids
- Ceramide Eop
- Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.
- Ceramide Eos
- Barrier-repairing ceramide, 0.1–1%; optimal with hydrated lipids, suitable for dry skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Sea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel Marin
- Mineral source NaCl with trace elements; humectant at high levels, may cause dryness.
- Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose derivative; viscosity booster and emulsion stabilizer; pH sensitive.
- Calcium Pca
- Not decoded yet
- Magnesium Pca
- Magnesium PCA; chelator and humectant with synergistic Mg/PCA action; low irritation, water-soluble.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
- Plant-derived biomimetic lipid for hair and skin conditioning.
- Caprooyl Sphingosine
- Biomimetic lipid for hair and skin conditioning; often formulated with other lipids.
- Gellan Gum
- Gellan gum; water-soluble polymer; gel former; high transparency, strong gelling, for aqueous phase stability.
- Ceteareth-25
- Not decoded yet
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Behenic Acid
- Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption
- Disodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
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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