cosrx Hydrium Moisture Power Enriched Cream

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. Ethylhexyl Stearate
4. Vinyl Dimethicone
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Cocos Nucifera Oil
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Panthenol
10. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
11. Arachidyl Alcohol
12. Propolis Extract
13. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
14. Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Carbomer
17. Behenyl Alcohol
18. Glyceryl Stearate
19. Tromethamine
20. Dimethiconol
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Arachidyl Glucoside
23. Hydrogenated Lecithin
24. Ceramide NP
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Sucrose Stearate
28. Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
29. Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
30. Stearic Acid
31. Palmitic Acid
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Cholesterol
34. Hyaluronic Acid
35. Glycosphingolipids
36. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Vinyl Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Other ingredients

PanthenolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneArachidyl AlcoholPropolis ExtractHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPolyglyceryl-6 StearateButylene GlycolCarbomerBehenyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateTromethamineDimethiconolCaprylyl GlycolArachidyl GlucosideHydrogenated LecithinCeramide NPEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumSucrose StearatePolyglyceryl-6 BehenateSodium Polyacrylate StarchStearic AcidPalmitic AcidSodium HyaluronateCholesterolHyaluronic AcidGlycosphingolipidsHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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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

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Vinyl Dimethicone

Silicone viscosity modifier at 0.5–5%; provides smooth feel, non-comedogenic

Pentylene Glycol

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Panthenol

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic

Butylene Glycol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Sodium polyacrylate starch graft, absorbent and binder; hydrophilic polymer for powders, watch for hardness changes upon hydration.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Glycosphingolipids

Lipids mimicking sebum to repair skin barrier and reduce TEWL. Biological origin, low irritancy.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

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