ponds Pond's Super Light Gel

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. Dimethicone
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
6. Niacinamide
7. Linoleámidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
8. Phenoxyethanol
9. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
10. Dimethicone
11. Perfume
12. Sodium PCA
13. Disodium EDTA
14. Stearic Acid
15. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Triethanolamine
18. BHT
19. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
20. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
23. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
24. Pentylene Glycol
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Aqua
27. Citral
28. Citronellol
29. Geraniol
30. Hexyl Cinnamal
31. Limonene
32. Linalool
33. Ci 42090

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view Light gel with a water base modified by dimethicone for slip. Key actives include niacinamide, multi-weight hyaluronic acid, and PCA sodium for layered hydration. Thickened via cationic/anion polymer blend. Preserved by iodopropynyl butylcarbamate and phenoxyethanol. Ideal for dry to normal skin seeking light hydration. Formulator observation: The polyol-silicone combination creates a unique matte, fresh feel; niacinamide synergizes with hyaluronic acid to strengthen the barrier, but the complex fragrance mix containing allergens suggests sensitive skin users prefer fragrance-free alternatives

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

EMULSION STABILISING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Linoleámidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateDimethiconePerfumeSodium PCADisodium EDTAStearic AcidCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideTocopheryl AcetateTriethanolamineBHTIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinAquaCitralCitronellolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinaloolCi 42090

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Niacinamide

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

Linoleámidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Strong anionic emulsifier for O/W emulsions; incompatible with cationic surfactants

Dimethicone

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

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

Sodium PCA

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Citral

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

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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