guerlain Super Aqua Gel

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
2. Glycerin
3. Methylpropanediol
4. Propanediol
5. Dimethicone
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Pentaerythrityl Distearate
8. Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
9. Pentylene Glycol
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
14. Carbomer
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Parfum
17. PEG-10 Dimethicone
18. Sodium Hydroxide
19. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Adenosine
22. Viola Tricolor Extract
23. Amodimethicone
24. Citronellol
25. Geraniol
26. Hexyl Cinnamal
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Benzyl Salicylate
29. Linalool
30. Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract
31. Sodium Carrageenan
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Benzyl Benzoate
34. BHT
35. Maris Sal
36. Ci 42090
37. Citric Acid
38. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediolPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholPentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Other ingredients

Pentylene GlycolButyrospermum Parkii ButterCoco-Caprylate/CapratePhenoxyethanolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCarbomerTocopheryl AcetateParfumPEG-10 DimethiconeSodium HydroxideCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTAAdenosineViola Tricolor ExtractAmodimethiconeCitronellolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalSodium HyaluronateBenzyl SalicylateLinaloolNymphaea Odorata Root ExtractSodium CarrageenanEthylhexylglycerinBenzyl BenzoateBHTMaris SalCi 42090Citric AcidTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Propanediol

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic

Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate

Pentaerythryl TetraBehenate, high melting point waxy ester, thickener, highly comedogenic.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Parfum

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier

Disodium EDTA

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Viola Tricolor Extract

Not decoded yet

Amodimethicone

Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract

Sweet water-lily root extract, tonic/refreshing claims; plant extract, batch variability & allergen check.

Sodium Carrageenan

Seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer, 0.5-1.5% adjusts viscosity; sensitive to ions, test compatibility with cationic surfactants.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

BHT

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

Maris Sal

Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Citric Acid

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

Tocopherol

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

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