hydropeptide Soothing Serum

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
2. Glycerin
3. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Sodium PCA
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Methyl Gluceth-20
9. Niacinamide
10. Panthenol
11. Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
12. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
15. Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
16. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-33
17. Arnica Montana Flower Extract
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
20. Dextran
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
23. Lysolecithin
24. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
25. Pullulan
26. Sclerotium Gum
27. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
30. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
31. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilGlyceryl Stearate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Sodium PCA

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20PanthenolGlobularia Cordifolia Callus Culture ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSodium HyaluronateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanAcetyl Tetrapeptide-33Arnica Montana Flower ExtractCaprylyl GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractDextranEthylhexylglycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLysolecithinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8PullulanSclerotium GumVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractXanthan GumAcetyl Hexapeptide-37Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl HydroxythreoninePalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

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

Panthenol

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

Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Modified glucan for thickening and cleansing aid; low irritation, suitable for most formulas

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-33

Not decoded yet

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 signaling peptide; 0.1–1%, aqueous stability watch

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Xanthan Gum

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-37

Acetyl Hexapeptide-37; peptide active for skin appearance and firmness. Control concentration for stability; protect with antioxidant system.

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

Palmitoyl dipeptide derivative, often paired with carnosine for anti-glycation; skin conditioning and antioxidant.

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