illamasqua Hydra Veil

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 (Water
2. Eau)
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
6. Phenoxyethanol
7. Niacinamide
8. Chlorphenesin
9. Ethylhexylglycerin
10. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Alcohol
13. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
14. Disodium EDTA
15. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
16. Sodium Phosphate
17. Parfum
18. Methylisothiazolinone
19. Acmella Oleracea Extract
20. Potassium Laurate
21. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
22. BHT
23. Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
24. Sodium Chloride
25. Tocopherol
26. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
27. Limonene

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua (WaterEau)

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

LIGHT STABILIZER

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

ANTIMICROBIAL

PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

EthylhexylglycerinInulin Lauryl CarbamateSodium HyaluronateAlcohol3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidDisodium EDTASodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium PhosphateParfumMethylisothiazolinoneAcmella Oleracea ExtractPotassium LaurateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideBHTHaematococcus Pluvialis ExtractSodium ChlorideTocopherolButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Aqua (Water

Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

PEG-modified polymer for light stabilization and thickening. PEG chain may cause irritation or sensitization.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Niacinamide

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Parfum

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

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Acmella Oleracea Extract

Eyebright extract, used for calming and anti-oxidant purposes; often included in eye-care formulas.

Potassium Laurate

Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing; lower irritation than sodium salts.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Haematococcus pluvialis extract rich in astaxanthin; potent antioxidant; used in anti-aging and photoprotection formulas.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Tocopherol

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

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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