Mizon Water Gel

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. Glycerin
3. Alcohol
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Glycereth-26
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Cyclohexasiloxane
8. Dimethicone
9. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
10. Potassium Hydroxide
11. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
12. Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
13. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
14. Tranexamic Acid
15. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Betula Alba Juice
19. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
20. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
23. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
24. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
25. Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
26. Isomalt
27. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
28. Phenoxyethanol
29. Biosaccharide Gum-1
30. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
31. CI 42090
32. Sodium carrageenan
33. Beta-Glucan
34. phosphatidylcholine
35. Algae Extract
36. Sea Salt
37. Ceramide NP
38. Lactic Acid
39. Lecithin
40. Glycine
41. Glutamic Acid
42. Serine
43. Lysine
44. Alanine
45. Arginine
46. Threonine
47. Proline

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

AlcoholDimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPotassium HydroxideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilMoringa Pterygosperma Seed ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateTranexamic AcidCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilButylene GlycolDisodium EDTABetula Alba JuiceCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePelargonium Graveolens Flower OilSodium HyaluronateRosa Damascena Flower OilCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractOcimum Basilicum Leaf ExtractIsomaltSalicornia Herbacea ExtractPhenoxyethanolBiosaccharide Gum-1Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractCI 42090Sodium carrageenanBeta-GlucanphosphatidylcholineAlgae ExtractSea SaltCeramide NPLactic AcidLecithinGlycineGlutamic AcidSerineLysineAlanineArginineThreonineProline

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Dimethicone

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

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants and amino acids; used for skin conditioning, often added as a functional ingredient.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Butylene Glycol

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Betula Alba Juice

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

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

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract

Basil leaf extract; contains linalool, antioxidant; potential allergen, limit concentration

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

CI 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Sodium carrageenan

Seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer, 0.5-1.5% adjusts viscosity; sensitive to ions, test compatibility with cationic surfactants.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

phosphatidylcholine

Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Sea Salt

Sea salt for exfoliation/minerals; particle size matters, high ionic strength when dissolved, check compatibility.

Ceramide NP

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

Lactic Acid

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

Lecithin

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

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Arginine

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

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.