clinique for Men Maximum Hydrator
clinique Clinique for Men Maximum Hydrator lists 35 ingredients on its label, 34 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.
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Propanediol
- Sucrose
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
- Algae Extract
- Cholesterol
- Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
- Trehalose
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- Sorbitol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Polyaspartate
- Caffeine
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Carbomer
- Dextrin Palmitate
- Dehydroxanthan Gum
- Citric Acid
- Benzophenone-4
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Sodium Citrate
- Disodium EDTA
- BHT
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ci 61565
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolSucrose
- ANTIFOAMING
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Other ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf WaterAlgae ExtractCholesterolHydrolyzed Rice ExtractTrehaloseAcetyl GlucosaminePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateSorbitolSodium HyaluronateSodium PolyaspartateCaffeineTocopheryl AcetateSodium HydroxideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerDextrin PalmitateDehydroxanthan GumCitric AcidBenzophenone-4Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium CitrateDisodium EDTABHTChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolCi 61565
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Urea | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alteromonas Ferment Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water | FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Rice Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Glucosamine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyaspartate | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dextrin Palmitate | ANTICAKING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dehydroxanthan Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 61565 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/91 (CI 61565) II/1364 (Solvent Green 3; CI 61565: when used as a substance in hair dye products) | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
- Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
- Aloe juice, humectant and fragrance; perishable, requires preservatives, prone to browning.
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
- Hydrolyzed rice peptides for moisturizing; gentle for sensitive skin
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sodium Polyaspartate
- Chelating agent and humectant, low irritation; improves surfactant performance in hard water.
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Dextrin Palmitate
- Modified polysaccharide ester for emulsifying and anticaking; mild cleanser; used in solid soaps or powders.
- Dehydroxanthan Gum
- Modified polymer for emulsion stability and film forming; high viscosity impact.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- 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 Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ci 61565
- Ponceau 4R or Solvent Green 3, depending on context; commonly used as a synthetic colorant; restricted use in hair dye products; strict regulatory compliance required
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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