dermaquest Advanced B5 Hydrating Serum
dermaquest Dermaquest Advanced B5 Hydrating Serum lists 33 ingredients on its label, 33 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
- Panthenol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Glycosaminoglycans
- Butylene Glycol
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- Plankton Extract
- Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Plantago Ovata Seed Extract
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
- Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Parietaria Officinalis Extract
- Glutamine
- Proline
- Leucine
- Serine
- Propylene Glycol
- Polysorbate 20
- Lecithin
- Triethanolamine
- Carbomer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexylene Glycol
- Disodium EDTA
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium HyaluronateButylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycosaminoglycans
- CLEANSING
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- MOISTURISING
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Plankton Extract
Other ingredients
Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractPlantago Ovata Seed ExtractHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinMalva Sylvestris Flower ExtractHedera Helix Leaf/Stem ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractParietaria Officinalis ExtractGlutamineProlineLeucineSerinePropylene GlycolPolysorbate 20LecithinTriethanolamineCarbomerPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolDisodium EDTALavandula Angustifolia OilLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycosaminoglycans | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Echinacea Purpurea Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Plankton Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Plantago Ovata Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 · – | Green |
| Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract | ANTICAKING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract | REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Parietaria Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glutamine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Proline | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Leucine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Glycosaminoglycans
- Water-soluble polysaccharide film former delivering intense hydration and emollience; used in moisturizing and anti-aging formulations.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- Echinacea herb extract for moisturizing/conditioning; contains chlorogenic acids; check plant origin.
- Plankton Extract
- Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.
- Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Comfrey root extract for repair and conditioning; botanical source, assess sensitive skin tolerance.
- Plantago Ovata Seed Extract
- Psyllium seed extract, skin conditioner rich in mucilage; high levels may increase viscosity.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
- Botanical for skin conditioning and soothing; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.
- Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
- Ivy extract for soothing/astringent skin care; usually acts in synergy.
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Plant extract for soothing and toning; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Parietaria Officinalis Extract
- Parietaria extract for soothing and emollient conditioning. Plant-derived, well-tolerated at standard levels; no known severe compatibility issues.
- Glutamine
- Amino acid used for hair and skin conditioning; offers antistatic and moisturizing synergy.
- Proline
- Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.
- Leucine
- Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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