dr-g Dr. G Hydra Intensive Emulsion

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
2. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Dimethicone
5. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6. Ceteareth-20
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Glycerin
11. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
12. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
13. Isohexadecane
14. Polysorbate 80
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Polysorbate 60
17. Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Chlorphenesin
21. Fragrance
22. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
23. Oenothera Biennis Oil
24. Beta-Glucan
25. Biosaccharide Gum-1
26. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
27. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
28. Octyldodecanol
29. Allantoin
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Sodium PCA
34. Glutamic Acid
35. Ceramide 3
36. Phytosphingosine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetyl EthylhexanoateGlyceryl Stearate

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Ceteareth-20GlycerinMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecanePolysorbate 80Cetearyl AlcoholPolysorbate 60Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid CopolymerPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinChlorphenesinFragranceSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilBeta-GlucanBiosaccharide Gum-1Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractOctyldodecanolAllantoinDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumSodium PCAGlutamic AcidCeramide 3Phytosphingosine

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycerin

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Polysorbate 60

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

Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer

Film former for matte or satin finish; high concentrations may cause tightness or dryness.

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

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Oenothera Biennis Oil

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Disodium EDTA

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

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