hydropeptide Aquaboost
hydropeptide HydroPeptide Aquaboost lists 54 ingredients on its label, 51 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.
- Water
- Glycerin
- C13-15 Alkane
- Diethylhexyl Carbonate
- Dimethicone
- Pentylene Glycol
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Butylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
- Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
- Salicylic Acid
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
- Micrococcus Lysate
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Sodium Lactate
- Panthenol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Phytate
- Citrus Limon Peel Extract
- Sodium PCA
- Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
- Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
- Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
- Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
- Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
- Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
- Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
- Butter Extract
- Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
- Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
- Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
- Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
- Honey Extract
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Lactic Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Formulation view Water-based lightweight essence using glycerine and pentyleneglycol for hydration, enriched with probiotic ferments, green tea, and reishi extracts. Trace salicylic acid aids exfoliation, and hyaluronic acid boosts moisture. Preserved by glycols rather than traditional agents. Ideal for skin seeking natural actives with a fresh feel, noting that multiple botanical extracts require careful assessment of component interactions.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT · 限制 II
- C13-15 Alkane
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Diethylhexyl Carbonate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene GlycolThermus Thermophillus Ferment
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Other ingredients
Butylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolOlea Europaea Fruit UnsaponifiablesHydroxyacetophenoneCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractSalicylic AcidPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractMicrococcus LysateSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium LactatePanthenolSodium HyaluronateSodium PhytateCitrus Limon Peel ExtractSodium PCACitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractCaprylyl GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantifolia Peel ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit ExtractCitrus Nobilis Fruit ExtractCitrus Tangerina Peel ExtractAcetyl Dipeptide-3 AminohexanoateAcetyl Tetrapeptide-40Barosma Betulina Leaf ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractJuniperus Virginiana Wood ExtractMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Fruit ExtractAnanas Sativus Fruit ExtractButter ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractFragaria Chiloensis Fruit ExtractHoney ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractLactic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-15 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Diethylhexyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thermus Thermophillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Micrococcus Lysate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Peel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC · 限制 II/358 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 II/358 | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract | ASTRINGENT | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butter Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Honey Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, FLAVOURING | 1 · – | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
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
- C13-15 Alkane
- Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens
- Diethylhexyl Carbonate
- Light emollient for silky texture; non-comedogenic, suits most skin types.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment with humectant properties; use as a low-level skin conditioning agent
- Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
- Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data
- Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
- Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization
- Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
- Ganoderma lucidum stem extract; skin conditioner; fungal-derived, verify allergen status for sensitive users.
- Micrococcus Lysate
- Micrococcus ferment lysate with peptides/metabolites; low concentration skin conditioner, ensure sterile process.
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Citrus Limon Peel Extract
- Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
- Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
- Lime peel extract for cleansing and fragrance; contains phototoxic furocoumarins, caution for daytime use.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
- Bergamot extract with citrus scent; phototoxic risk, best avoided in leave-on products exposed to sun.
- Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
- Citrus nobilis fruit extract; fragrance and conditioning; citrus, photo-sensitization/allergen risk
- Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
- Tangerine peel extract; astringent; furanocoumarins pose photosensitivity risk
- Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate
- Not decoded yet
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40; claimed to soothe itching and improve skin comfort, often paired with HA. Water-soluble; check compatibility with cationic ingredients.
- Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
- Barosma betulina leaf extract, botanical soother and fragrance
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
- Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract for skin conditioning; check formulation stability.
- Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract rich in vitamins and enzymes for skin conditioning; prone to discoloration at high pH, add antioxidants
- Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
- Pineapple extract with protease and Vit C; mild AHA exfoliant; may irritate at high levels, use caution.
- Butter Extract
- Emollient butter extract with occlusive feel. Contains free fatty acids, monitor usage levels in acne-prone skin.
- Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
- Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels
- Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
- Coffee leaf/seed extract for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains caffeine, supports antioxidant/soothing.
- Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
- Melon fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides for soothing and hydration; natural, may contain allergens, test for sensitization.
- Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract with phenolics, used as skin conditioner; low concentration, low irritancy, functional claim ingredient
- Honey Extract
- Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Sweet almond fruit extract with emollient oils and sterols, conditioning agent; note nut source allergen risk
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
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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