highdroxy Day Light 30
highdroxy HighDroxy Day Light 30 lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Cocoglycerides
- C15-19 Alkane
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Pentylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
- Squalane
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Xanthan Gum
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- 1,3-Propanediol
- Bioflavonoids
- Fructooligosaccharides
- Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- Totarol
- Carnosine
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateCocoglycerides
- SOLVENT · 限制 II
- C15-19 Alkane
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Diethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAvena Sativa Kernel FlourSqualaneGlyceryl Stearate CitrateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateXanthan GumCetearyl Alcohol1,3-PropanediolBioflavonoidsFructooligosaccharidesBeta Vulgaris Root ExtractMagnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractTotarolCarnosine
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocoglycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C15-19 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/17 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,3-Propanediol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bioflavonoids | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fructooligosaccharides | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta Vulgaris Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Totarol | ANTIOXIDANT, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE | — | Green |
| Carnosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Cocoglycerides
- Coco-glycerides act as emulsifiers and skin conditioning agents; gentle, often used in soap-free formulations.
- C15-19 Alkane
- Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
- Oat flour; physical exfoliant/absorbent; beta-glucan for soothing, control particle size.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- 1,3-Propanediol
- Not decoded yet
- Bioflavonoids
- Plant antioxidant blend for soothing and skin protection
- Fructooligosaccharides
- Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky
- Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
- Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.
- Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- Magnolia bark extract with honokiol; antimicrobial and conditioning, use within safe effective range.
- Totarol
- Natural phenolic antioxidant and deodorant; low concentration, odor may be noticeable.
- Carnosine
- Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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