highdroxy Calm Essence
highdroxy HighDroxy Calm Essence lists 28 ingredients on its label, 26 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
- Glycerin
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- Propanediol
- Inulin
- Tremella Fuciformis Extract
- Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Helichrysum Stoechas Callus Culture Lysate
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Levulinate
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Lysolecithin
- Sclerotium Gum
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium Benzoate
- Fructose
- Citric Acid
- Xanthan Gum
- Pullulan
- Sodium Phytate
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Silica
- Calcium Gluconate
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Potassium Sorbate
- Decyl Alcohol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-soluble essence with glycerin and propylene glycol base. Features gluconolactone, tremella, and oat extracts for hydration and soothing. Uses lysoliphospholipid derivatives for stability, adjusted with xanthan gum. Emphasizes repair and comfort, suitable for dry or aging skin, ensuring compatibility of active ingredients.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinateInulinAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
- HUMECTANT
- Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Other ingredients
Helichrysum Stoechas Callus Culture LysatePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilGluconolactoneSodium LevulinateCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideLysolecithinSclerotium GumSodium PCASodium BenzoateFructoseCitric AcidXanthan GumPullulanSodium PhytateHydrogenated LecithinSilicaCalcium GluconateAcacia Senegal GumPotassium SorbateDecyl Alcohol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inulin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tremella Fuciformis Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helichrysum Stoechas Callus Culture Lysate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lysolecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fructose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pullulan | BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Decyl Alcohol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Inulin
- Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization
- Tremella Fuciformis Extract
- Tremella extract; rich in polysaccharides, strong humectant that absorbs significant water, low irritation
- Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Mexican mint extract containing flavonoids; acts as a soothing and antioxidant adjunct, no major formulation conflicts.
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly
- Helichrysum Stoechas Callus Culture Lysate
- Not decoded yet
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Lysolecithin
- Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Fructose
- Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Pullulan
- Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Calcium Gluconate
- Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Decyl Alcohol
- Not decoded yet
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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