ulta Watermelon Sleeping Mask

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. Caprylyl Methicone
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Xylitylglucoside
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
9. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
10. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
11. Anhydroxylitol
12. Xylitol
13. Dimethicone
14. PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Tocopherol Acetate
17. Panthenol
18. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
19. Menthyl Lactate
20. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21. Glyceryl Stearate
22. Cetearyl Alcohol
23. Stearic Acid
24. Sclareolide
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. Sodium Polyacrylate
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Fragrance
30. Red 33
31. Yellow 5

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl MethiconeCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HUMECTANT

XylitylglucosideButylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlyceryl PolyacrylateAnhydroxylitolXylitolDimethiconePEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateTocopherol AcetatePanthenolSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateMenthyl LactateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidSclareolideCaprylyl GlycolSodium PolyacrylatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinFragranceRed 33Yellow 5

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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

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Butylene Glycol

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

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Xylitol

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Silicone polymer for silkiness and film formation; non-comedogenic, common in lotions and sunscreens.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Panthenol

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Sclareolide

Gentle woody fragrance molecule for scent and skin conditioning; listed EU allergen

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Red 33

FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

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