loreal L'Oreal Hydra Specialist
loreal L'Oreal Hydra Specialist lists 38 ingredients on its label, 33 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil
- Cetyl Alcohol
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil/Rice Bran Oil
- Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil
- Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
- Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax
- Paraffin
- Sesamum Indicum Oil/Sesame Seed Oil
- Sorbitan Tristearate
- Isohexadecane
- Bifida Ferment Lysate
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
- Citric Acid
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil/Wheat Germ Oil
- Panthenol
- Polysorbate 80
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Ci 14700/Red 4
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Limonene
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of sulfatesContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- 保湿剂
- Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
Other ingredients
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil/Rice Bran OilZea Mays Oil/Corn OilHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidCera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline WaxParaffinSesamum Indicum Oil/Sesame Seed OilSorbitan TristearateIsohexadecaneBifida Ferment LysateAscorbyl GlucosideHydroxypalmitoyl SphinganineCitric AcidTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil/Wheat Germ OilPanthenolPolysorbate 80Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerRetinyl PalmitatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolChlorhexidine DigluconateCi 14700/Red 4Alpha-Isomethyl IononeLimoneneHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeButylphenyl MethylpropionalBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil | 保湿剂, 封闭剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Oil/Rice Bran Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax | 粘度控制剂，成膜剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sesamum Indicum Oil/Sesame Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitan Tristearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bifida Ferment Lysate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil/Wheat Germ Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/66 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorhexidine Digluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/42 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 14700/Red 4 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- 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
- Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil
- Mineral oil, occlusive emollient. Inert and stable; potential for comedogenicity, caution for oily/acne skin.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil/Rice Bran Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Zea Mays Oil/Corn Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
- Non-ionic buffer to adjust pH around 5.5; commonly used at 0.1–0.5%
- Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax
- Microcrystalline wax (mineral origin) for structure/occlusion; narrow melt range, blend with other waxes.
- Paraffin
- Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability
- Sesamum Indicum Oil/Sesame Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitan Tristearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for lotions; pairs with water-soluble surfactants.
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Bifida Ferment Lysate
- Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
- Not decoded yet
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil/Wheat Germ Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.
- Ci 14700/Red 4
- Red 4 pigment; oil-soluble dye; restricted or banned in cosmetics due to safety concerns; verify compliance status
- 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
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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