asap Ultimate Hydration

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. Niacinamide
3. Glycerin
4. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
8. Glyceryl Stearate SE
9. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
10. Oenothera Biennis Oil
11. Dimethicone
12. Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
13. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
14. Tocopherol
15. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
16. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
17. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
18. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
19. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
20. Vanillin
21. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Features high-concentration niacinamide and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, combined with sweet almond and grape seed oils for light moisturizing. Silimicone enhances slip; shea butter aids repair. Phenoxyethanol preservation. Suited for combination skin hydration. Anionic surfactants may cause tightness on dry skin; layer with moisturizer.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilButyrospermum Parkii Butter

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Other ingredients

Vitis Vinifera Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilDimethiconeSodium Cetearyl SulfateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTocopherolSalicornia Herbacea ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilVanillinHydroxypropyl MethylcellulosePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTACitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Niacinamide

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

Glycerin

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Tocopherol

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

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Vanillin

Fragrance component; EU limit 0.85%, potential allergen, oxidation sensitive.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Citric Acid

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

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