biorace L'eau Waterdrop 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. Glycerin
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Propanediol
5. Cyclohexasiloxane
6. Niacinamide
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
9. Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
10. Yeast Extract
11. Adenosine
12. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
13. Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
14. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
15. Honey Extract
16. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
17. Borago Officinalis Extract
18. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
19. Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
20. Hyaluronic Acid
21. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
22. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
23. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
24. Cyclomethicone
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Caprylyl Glycol
29. Butylene Glycol
30. Sodium Chloride
31. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
34. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
35. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
36. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
37. Ci 42090
38. Benzyl Alcohol
39. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains PEGContains alcohol

Formulation view Lightweight emulsion using volatile silicones for a non-greasy finish. Features layered hydration with multiple hyaluronic acid forms and glycosaminoglycans, boosted by niacinamide and adenosine. Ideal for mixed or oily skin seeking refreshment, offering a balanced moisture and oil-control profile.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SKIN PROTECTING

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

Kappaphycus Alvarezii ExtractYeast ExtractAdenosineCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractRosa Centifolia Flower WaterCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHoney ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractBorago Officinalis ExtractCentaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf ExtractHyaluronic AcidRosa Canina Fruit OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCyclomethiconeEthylhexylglycerinDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolButylene GlycolSodium ChlorideHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateCi 42090Benzyl AlcoholFragrance

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Propanediol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Plant extract for skin protection; contains antioxidants, may need stabilizers at high conc.

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Seaweed polysaccharide; film forming and moisturizing; provides gel texture; gentle.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water

Distilled rose water for soothing; aqueous phase with trace volatile allergens

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Borago Officinalis Extract

Plant extract for skin care and soothing; high levels of crude extract may sensitize.

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract

Centaurea flower extract with flavonoids; astringent and conditioning, mild risk at high levels.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract

Chamomile extract, known for soothing and anti-inflammatory; caution for those with plant allergies.

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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

Ci 42090

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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