dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Behenyl Alcohol
4. Sorbitol
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Hydroxyethyl Urea
7. Propanediol
8. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
12. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
13. Betaine
14. Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
15. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
16. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
17. Corallina Officinalis Extract
18. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
19. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
20. Acacia Decurrens Extract
21. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
22. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
23. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
24. Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
25. Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
26. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
27. Spirulina Maxima Extract
28. Tremella Fuciformis Extract
29. Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
30. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
31. Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
32. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
33. Bacillus Ferment
34. Sodium Hyaluronate
35. Triethyl Citrate
36. PEG-75 Stearate
37. Pentylene Glycol
38. Xanthan Gum
39. Phytosteryl Oleate
40. 1,2-Hexanediol
41. Ceteth-20
42. Steareth-20
43. C12-13 Pareth-3
44. Caprylyl Glycol
45. Titanium Dioxide
46. Lactic Acid
47. Butylene Glycol
48. Phenylpropanol
49. Ethylhexylglycerin
50. Calcium Alginate
51. Jojoba Esters
52. Aminomethyl Propanol
53. Polyquaternium-10
54. Citric Acid
55. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
56. Gluconic Acid
57. Biosaccharide Gum-4
58. Phytosterols
59. Sodium Benzoate
60. Xylitol
61. 3-Hexenol
62. Sodium Acetate
63. Sodium Chloride
64. Isopropyl Alcohol
65. Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Sorbitol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydroxyethyl Urea

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Other ingredients

Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCarthamus Tinctorius OleosomesHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersBetaineBambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractAcacia Decurrens ExtractRicinus Communis Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAverrhoa Carambola Fruit ExtractNephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentSpirulina Maxima ExtractTremella Fuciformis ExtractViola Odorata Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractBacillus FermentSodium HyaluronateTriethyl CitratePEG-75 StearatePentylene GlycolXanthan GumPhytosteryl Oleate1,2-HexanediolCeteth-20Steareth-20C12-13 Pareth-3Caprylyl GlycolTitanium DioxideLactic AcidButylene GlycolPhenylpropanolEthylhexylglycerinCalcium AlginateJojoba EstersAminomethyl PropanolPolyquaternium-10Citric AcidDipotassium GlycyrrhizateGluconic AcidBiosaccharide Gum-4PhytosterolsSodium BenzoateXylitol3-HexenolSodium AcetateSodium ChlorideIsopropyl AlcoholCaprylhydroxamic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Glycerin

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Propanediol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes

Safflower oleosomes; plant-based emollient and stabilizer with fine particle size.

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

Bamboo stem extract; low-concentration skin conditioner, no significant irritancy data.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Coccinia indica fruit extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation.

Acacia Decurrens Extract

Green wattle extract, astringent and skin conditioning; watch botanical batch variance.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Extract for basic emollience; usually low-level, check extract solvent residues

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract

Star fruit extract with vitamin C and polyphenols; antioxidant and brightening, requires pH stability and light protection

Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract

Nephelium lappaceum branch/fruit/leaf extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived polyphenols, mild at standard concentrations

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Spirulina Maxima Extract

Spirulina extract for smoothing and conditioning; verify stability with fragrances and UV light.

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Tremella extract; rich in polysaccharides, strong humectant that absorbs significant water, low irritation

Viola Odorata Leaf Extract

Plant extract for light fragrance and conditioning; declare as fragrance source.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract

Basil extract; contains eugenol; tonic/antioxidant, potential allergen at high levels.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Bacillus Ferment

Bacillus ferment extract; skin conditioner with peptides; verify sterile specs and endotoxin levels

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Phytosteryl Oleate

Phytosterol oleate, barrier repair & emollient, 1-3%; lipophilic, oxidizes, needs antioxidants.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

C12-13 Pareth-3

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Butylene Glycol

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

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Calcium Alginate

Natural polysaccharide used as thickener and gel base; usually food-grade, but listed as fragrance here, verify supply chain origin.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Citric Acid

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Gluconic Acid

Chelating agent for metal stability; mild AHA properties; monitor pH impact.

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

3-Hexenol

Plant essential oil component with green scent; fragrance and potential allergen, control concentration.

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

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