bioderma Hydrabio Gel-Creme

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/Water/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Isododecane
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Niacinamide
7. Squalane
8. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
9. C14-22 Alcohols
10. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
11. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
12. C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13. Carbomer
14. Pentylene Glycol
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
17. Steareth-21
18. Disodium Edta
19. Salicylic Acid
20. Sodium Hydroxide
21. Mannitol
22. Xylitol
23. Hexyldecanol
24. Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
25. Rhamnose
26. Malachite Extract
27. Pyrus Malus Seed Extract
28. Brassica Campestris Sterols
29. Tocopherol
30. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Water-based with Niacinamide and Squalane, using silicone polymers for a light feel. Trace Salicylic Acid refines texture, paired with Malachite and Apple Seed extracts. Ideal for combination-dry skin seeking brightening. Factory view: complex cross-linked polymers create a unique gel-cream texture, balancing oil-water and stabilizing actives.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneCyclopentasiloxaneSqualane

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Other ingredients

C14-22 AlcoholsHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCarbomerPentylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideSteareth-21Disodium EdtaSalicylic AcidSodium HydroxideMannitolXylitolHexyldecanolPeg/Ppg-18/18 DimethiconeRhamnoseMalachite ExtractPyrus Malus Seed ExtractBrassica Campestris SterolsTocopherolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Glycerin

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

Isododecane

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Pentylene Glycol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Xylitol

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

Hexyldecanol

Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Rhamnose

Polysaccharide humectant for hydration; used at low levels, mild flavor aid.

Malachite Extract

Botanical antioxidant extract; specific activity varies by extraction process.

Pyrus Malus Seed Extract

Apple seed extract rich in polyphenols for antioxidant and skin conditioning; extraction process affects activity.

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk

Tocopherol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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