ahc Premium Hydra B5 Sleeping Pack
ahc AHC Premium Hydra B5 Sleeping Pack lists 46 ingredients on its label, 38 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.
- Purified Water
- Glycerine
- Propanediol
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Niacinamide
- Panthenol
- Dimethicone
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
- Sodium Chloride
- Phellinus Linteus Extract
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Kudzu Root Extract
- Licorice Extract
- Peony Extract
- Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Chameleon Plant Extract
- Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
- Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract
- Jasmine Extract
- Retinispora Leaf Extract
- Soluble Collagen
- Hinoki Cypress Tree
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Birch Tree Sap
- Ylang Ylang Flower Oil
- Sodium Citrate
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- PEG-9 Polymethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
- Adenosine
- Sodium PCA
- Trehalose
- Beta-Glucan
- Xanthan Gum
- Butylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Folic Acid
- Ceramide 3
- Cholesterol
- Tromethamine
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Spice
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- 保湿剂
- Glycerine
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- FILM FORMING
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
Sodium ChloridePhellinus Linteus ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractKudzu Root ExtractLicorice ExtractPeony ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractChameleon Plant ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractTilia Vulgaris Flower ExtractJasmine ExtractRetinispora Leaf ExtractSoluble CollagenHinoki Cypress TreeAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinBirch Tree SapYlang Ylang Flower OilSodium CitratePEG-10 DimethiconePEG-9 Polymethylsiloxyphenyl DimethiconeAdenosineSodium PCATrehaloseBeta-GlucanXanthan GumButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolFolic AcidCeramide 3CholesterolTromethaminePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Spice
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerine | 保湿剂,溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phellinus Linteus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arctium Lappa Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kudzu Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Licorice Extract | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peony Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cnidium Officinale Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Chameleon Plant Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Leontopodium Alpinum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract | SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Jasmine Extract | 皮肤调理剂,保湿剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Retinispora Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Soluble Collagen | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hinoki Cypress Tree | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Birch Tree Sap | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ylang Ylang Flower Oil | 香味剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 3 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-10 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-9 Polymethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta-Glucan | BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Folic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Spice | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Glycerine
- Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
- Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Phellinus Linteus Extract
- Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.
- Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
- Plant extract for skin conditioning; some claim soothing, test on sensitive skin.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Kudzu Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Licorice Extract
- Contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin for soothing and pigmentation inhibition; manage light sensitivity and concentration limits
- Peony Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
- Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Chameleon Plant Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
- Edelweiss extract; flavonoid-rich skin conditioner; scarce raw material, high cost, verify batch consistency
- Tilia Vulgaris Flower Extract
- Linden flower extract for traditional soothing and astringent benefits; low concentration, acts as botanical active modulator.
- Jasmine Extract
- Botanical extract focusing on soothing and hydration; jasmine fragrances often contain labeled allergens
- Retinispora Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Soluble Collagen
- Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film
- Hinoki Cypress Tree
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Birch Tree Sap
- Not decoded yet
- Ylang Ylang Flower Oil
- Ylang ylang essential oil; used as base oil or fragrance; complex composition, patch test for sensitive skin.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.
- PEG-9 Polymethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Beta-Glucan
- Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Folic Acid
- Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation
- Spice
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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