darphin Hydraskin Light

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\Aqua/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Dimethicone
4. Polysorbate 60
5. Cetyl Palmitate
6. Propanediol
7. Hydrogenated Polydecene
8. Sorbitan Stearate
9. Squalane
10. Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Tridecyl Stearate
13. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
14. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
15. Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
16. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
17. Lavandula Stoechas Extract
18. Hyaluronic Acid
19. Tridecyl Trimellitate
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
22. Panthenol
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Dimethiconol
27. Glyceryl Caprylate
28. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
29. Trideceth-6
30. Sodium Polyacrylate
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Sodium Hydroxide
33. Ethylhexyl Stearate
34. Carbomer
35. Tetrasodium EDTA
36. Sodium Benzoate
37. Chlorphenesin
38. Fragrance
39. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
40. Limonene
41. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
42. Hexyl Cinnamal
43. Linalool
44. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
45. Hydroxycitronellal
46. Citronellol
47. Benzyl Benzoate
48. Citral
49. Yellow 5
50. Blue 1

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasers

Key ingredients

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 60Sorbitan Stearate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl PalmitateHydrogenated PolydeceneSqualane

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Water\Aqua/EauImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractButylene GlycolTridecyl StearateCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractCyathea Medullaris Leaf ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractLavandula Stoechas ExtractHyaluronic AcidTridecyl TrimellitateTocopheryl AcetateDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/HexacapratePanthenolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerinDimethiconolGlyceryl CaprylateHydrogenated Vegetable OilTrideceth-6Sodium PolyacrylateCaprylyl GlycolSodium HydroxideEthylhexyl StearateCarbomerTetrasodium EDTASodium BenzoateChlorphenesinFragranceAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLimoneneButylphenyl MethylpropionalHexyl CinnamalLinaloolHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeHydroxycitronellalCitronellolBenzyl BenzoateCitralYellow 5Blue 1

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua/Eau

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Propanediol

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Imperata root extract; traditional TCM ingredient for skin conditioning. No public data on irritancy or comedogenicity.

Butylene Glycol

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

Tridecyl Stearate

Tridecyl stearate emollient; lightweight, moderate comedogenic

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Lavandula Stoechas Extract

French lavender extract rich in linalool; offers natural soothing aroma; requires allergen labeling when used as fragrance.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate

Lightweight oil emulsifier providing non-greasy feel; dual function as emulsifier and emollient

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Trideceth-6

Not decoded yet

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Chlorphenesin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Linalool

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

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Citronellol

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

Benzyl Benzoate

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

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

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