amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask

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/Eau/Aqua
2. Cetearyl Alcohol
3. Cetyl Alcohol
4. Glycerin
5. Isopropyl Myristate
6. Behentrimonium Chloride
7. Myristyl Alcohol
8. Polyester-37
9. Ethyl Macadamiate
10. Hyaluronic Acid
11. Polyglutamic Acid
12. Squalane
13. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
14. Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
15. Cocos Nucifera Oil
16. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
17. Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
18. Spirulina Platensis Extract
19. Cocos Nucifera Water
20. Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
21. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
22. Isododecane
23. Cetrimonium Chloride
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Ethyl Canolate
26. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
27. Lauryl Alcohol
28. Panthenol
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Tocopherol
31. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
32. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
33. Propanediol
34. Potassium Sorbate
35. Sodium Benzoate
36. Isopropyl Alcohol
37. Malic Acid
38. Citric Acid
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Fragrance/Parfum
41. Hydroxycitronellal
42. Benzyl Benzoate
43. Limonene

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Rich cream mask with cationic stabilizer framework and multiple oils alongside hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Formulated for intensive care of dry skin or hair. Formulator's note: Multi-source lipids combined with panthenol require balancing occlusivity and texture.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau/Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholMyristyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

ANTISTATIC

Behentrimonium Chloride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Ethyl Macadamiate

Other ingredients

Polyester-37Hyaluronic AcidPolyglutamic AcidSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterBrassica Campestris Seed OilCocos Nucifera OilHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed OilSesamum Indicum Seed OilSpirulina Platensis ExtractCocos Nucifera WaterEmblica Officinalis Fruit ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractIsododecaneCetrimonium ChlorideEthylhexylglycerinEthyl CanolateNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateLauryl AlcoholPanthenolTocopheryl AcetateTocopherolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePropanediolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateIsopropyl AlcoholMalic AcidCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolFragrance/ParfumHydroxycitronellalBenzyl BenzoateLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau/Aqua

Water, the base solvent; must meet microbial standards, the primary component in most formulations.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Glycerin

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

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Polyester-37

Not decoded yet

Ethyl Macadamiate

Ethyl ester of macadamia oleic acid; lightweight skin conditioning; low comedogenicity

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

Emollient oil rich in Omega-9 and antioxidants, 1–5%; prone to oxidation, pair with VE

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Sesame seed oil for skin and hair conditioning, natural fragrance; prone to oxidation, keep dark

Spirulina Platensis Extract

Spirulina platensis extract; rich in phycocyanin; skin protector; dark color requires color management

Cocos Nucifera Water

Coconut water/base; acts as solvent and fragrance component, contains sugars requiring preservatives.

Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract

Amla fruit extract rich in vitamin C for skin conditioning; stability required in formulation.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Cetrimonium Chloride

Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Ethyl Canolate

Not decoded yet

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.

Lauryl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol for emulsifying and thickening; low comedogenic, mild irritation possible on dry sensitive skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Propanediol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Isopropyl Alcohol

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

Malic Acid

AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity

Citric Acid

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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