procsin Hydro Solution Retinol

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. Aqua
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Dimethicone
5. Glyceryl Stearate
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
9. PEG-100 Stearate
10. Phenethyl Alcohol
11. Behenyl Alcohol
12. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
15. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
16. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
17. Polysorbate 20
18. Retinol
19. Dimethiconol
20. Lecithin
21. 1,2-Hexanediol
22. Parfüm
23. Ceramide NP
24. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
25. Ceramide AP
26. Cholesterol
27. Phytosphingosine
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
30. Carbomer
31. Xanthan Gum
32. BHT
33. Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
34. BHA
35. Ceramide EOP

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Silicone and polyol matrix enriched with retinol, ceramides, and ascorbate for anti-aging. Features retinol-peptide pairing for barrier repair and oxidation control. Ideal for mature skin concerned with texture. Formulator note: Volatile silicones provide quick matte finish, requiring antioxidants to stabilize actives.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

PEG-100 StearatePhenethyl AlcoholBehenyl AlcoholAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateCaprylyl GlycolSodium Acrylates CopolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium Lauroyl LactylatePolysorbate 20RetinolDimethiconolLecithin1,2-HexanediolParfümCeramide NPAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Ceramide APCholesterolPhytosphingosineEthylhexylglycerinPolyglyceryl-10 MyristateCarbomerXanthan GumBHTEthyl Lauroyl Arginate HclBHACeramide EOP

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Phenethyl Alcohol

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Polysorbate 20

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

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Dimethiconol

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Parfüm

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NP

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Cholesterol

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

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl

Not decoded yet

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

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