synchroline Hydratime Plus

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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Glycol Palmitate
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Isononyl Isononanoate
9. Propylene Glycol
10. Xylitylglucoside
11. Anhydroxylitol
12. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
13. Dimethyl Sulfone
14. Urea
15. Stearic Acid
16. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
17. Cholesterol
18. Xylitol
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Phytosphingosine
21. Ceramide 3
22. Lactic Acid
23. Ceramide 2
24. Ceramide 6 II
25. Benzyl Pca
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Cetearyl Glucoside
28. Ceramide 1
29. Behenyl Alcohol
30. Ascorbyl Palmitate
31. Arachidyl Glucoside
32. C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
33. Decyl Glucoside
34. Arachidyl Alcohol
35. Palmitic Acid
36. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
37. Sodium Hydroxide
38. BHT
39. Xanthan Gum
40. Carbomer
41. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
42. Phenoxyethanol
43. Benzyl Alcohol
44. Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view This formula combines volatile silicones and light esters for a breathable feel, layered with glycerin and polyols for hydration. Its core strength is the inclusion of ceramides, cholesterol, and phytosphingosine to mimic skin lipids and reinforce the barrier. Dimethyl sulfone acts as a penetration enhancer. Ideal for those seeking barrier repair with a lightweight texture.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneDicaprylyl CarbonateCetearyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Glycol PalmitateXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethyl SulfoneUreaStearic AcidMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolCholesterolXylitolSodium HyaluronatePhytosphingosineCeramide 3Lactic AcidCeramide 2Ceramide 6 IIBenzyl PcaTocopheryl AcetateCetearyl GlucosideCeramide 1Behenyl AlcoholAscorbyl PalmitateArachidyl GlucosideC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDecyl GlucosideArachidyl AlcoholPalmitic AcidSodium Lauroyl LactylateSodium HydroxideBHTXanthan GumCarbomerHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholParfum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

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.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glycol Palmitate

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Xylitol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Lactic Acid

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

Ceramide 2

Not decoded yet

Ceramide 6 II

Ceramide for barrier repair and lipid layer restoration; high stability, suitable for sensitive/compromised skin, low irritancy/comedogenicity.

Benzyl Pca

Benzyl PCA humectant with preservative booster effect; stable structure, light feel, suitable for gels.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Ceramide 1

Not decoded yet

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Silicone crosspolymer for thickening and stability; silicone-based, provides emollience, non-comedogenic, used in powders.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

BHT

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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