hydropeptide Exfoliating Cleanser

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. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
3. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
4. Glycolic Acid
5. Decyl Glucoside
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Coco-Glucoside
9. Glyceryl Oleate
10. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
11. Lactobacillus Ferment
12. Propanediol
13. Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
14. Jojoba Esters
15. Glycerin
16. C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate
17. Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
18. Citric Acid
19. Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
20. Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
21. Arginine
22. Caprylyl Glycol
23. Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein
24. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
25. Citrus Nobilis Oil
26. Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
27. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
28. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
29. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
30. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
31. Xanthan Gum
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
34. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
35. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
36. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
37. Glyceryl Caprylate
38. Glyceryl Undecylenate
39. Sodium PCA
40. Limonene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

CLEANSING

Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateDecyl GlucosideCoco-Glucoside

BUFFERING

Glycolic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

Other ingredients

Glyceryl OleateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus FermentPropanediolPopulus Tremuloides Bark ExtractJojoba EstersGlycerinC12-C15 Alkyl BenzoatePseudoalteromonas ExopolysaccharidesCitric AcidArginine/Lysine PolypeptideAcetyl Hexapeptide-30ArginineCaprylyl GlycolSodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth ProteinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Nobilis OilCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractHydrolyzed Soy ProteinPanax Ginseng Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractXanthan GumDisodium EDTACaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCymbopogon Schoenanthus ExtractCitrus Limon Peel ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractGlyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl UndecylenateSodium PCALimonene

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Propanediol

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

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Quaking aspen bark extract containing salicylates; offers sebum control and antibacterial properties; suitable for oily skin.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Glycerin

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

C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate

Not decoded yet

Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Arginine/Lysine polypeptide for skin conditioning; biologically derived, small molecular weight, high safety profile

Acetyl Hexapeptide-30

Not decoded yet

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Nobilis Oil

Not decoded yet

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract

Cymbopogon schenanthus extract; citral source; natural fresh scent, allergen

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Glyceryl Undecylenate

Light ester emollient with silk-like, spreadable feel; common carrier for UV filters, good silicone compatibility

Sodium PCA

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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