hydropeptide Pre Treatment Toner

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. Polysorbate 20
3. Glycerin
4. Propanediol
5. Phenethyl Alcohol
6. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
7. Xanthan Gum
8. Caprylyl Glycol
9. Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
10. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13. Limonene
14. Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
15. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
16. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
17. Lactic Acid
18. Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
19. Arginine
20. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
21. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
22. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
23. Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
24. Acer Saccharum Extract
25. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
26. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
27. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
28. Allantoin
29. Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
30. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
31. Geranium Maculatum Extract
32. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
33. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
34. Morus Alba Leaf Extract
35. Sodium Hyaluronate
36. Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
37. Citral
38. Hydroxycitronellal
39. Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
40. Citric Acid
41. Sodium Salicylate
42. Sorbic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

FRAGRANCE

Phenethyl Alcohol

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate

Other ingredients

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateEthylhexylglycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLimoneneArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateLactic AcidAcetyl Hexapeptide-30ArginineCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractCitrus Limon Peel ExtractGardenia Tahitensis Flower ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractAllantoinCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGeranium Maculatum ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractHydrolyzed Soy ProteinMorus Alba Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateArginine/Lysine PolypeptideCitralHydroxycitronellalPseudoalteromonas ExopolysaccharidesCitric AcidSodium SalicylateSorbic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate

Menthyl ethylamido oxalate; cooling agent for sensory effect; strict concentration control to avoid strong irritation

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract

Bearberry leaf extract; astringent/soothing, for sensitive skin, strict concentration control.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-30

Not decoded yet

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract

Tahitian Gardenia flower extract, plant-based skincare and fragrance; may contain fragrance allergens, label required for leave-on products.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Camellia oleifera leaf extract containing tea polyphenols; acts as astringent and skin conditioner, monitor raw material consistency.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

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

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Geranium extract for toning; botanical actives, watch batch variation and potential allergenicity.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Mulberry leaf extract with polyphenols; low-concentration and gentle, no significant allergenic data

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Arginine/Lysine polypeptide for skin conditioning; biologically derived, small molecular weight, high safety profile

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Salicylate

Preservative (V/3 limit) and keratolytic aid; caution for sensitive skin and pregnancy.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

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