POND'S Hydra Active
POND'S POND'S Hydra Active lists 31 ingredients on its label, 31 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
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Glycerin
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Dimethicone
- Potassium chloride
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Sucrose Distearate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Acrylates Crosspolymer
- Stearyl dimethicone
- Perfume
- Stearic Acid
- Magnesium sulfate
- Cholesterol
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Octadecane
- Isomerized linoleic acid
- Ammonium lactate
- Disodium EDTA
- Acetamide MEA
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Butylene Glycol
- Helianthus annuus
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- BHT
- CI 17200
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Caprylyl Methicone
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Potassium chloride
Other ingredients
PEG-10 DimethiconeSucrose DistearateTitanium DioxideAcrylates CrosspolymerStearyl dimethiconePerfumeStearic AcidMagnesium sulfateCholesterolDisteardimonium HectoriteDMDM HydantoinOctadecaneIsomerized linoleic acidAmmonium lactateDisodium EDTAAcetamide MEARetinyl PalmitateCetyl AlcoholButylene GlycolHelianthus annuusIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateBHTCI 17200
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Methicone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Potassium chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| PEG-10 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sucrose Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Acrylates Crosspolymer | ABSORBENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Stearyl dimethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Perfume | 香精, 香氛 | 1 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Magnesium sulfate | BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Octadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isomerized linoleic acid | EMOULIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ammonium lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acetamide MEA | VISCOSITY INCREASING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Helianthus annuus | 柔润剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| CI 17200 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/37 (CI 17200) III/254 (Acid Red 33) | 2 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growthE · AI inference · to be verified
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.B · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.B · Third-party verified
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.B · Third-party verified
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified
- Potassium chloride
- Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.E · AI inference · to be verified
- PEG-10 Dimethicone
- Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.B · Third-party verified
- Sucrose Distearate
- Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsionsB · Third-party verified
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attentionC · Official source
- Acrylates Crosspolymer
- Acrylates crosspolymer; absorbent and suspending agentB · Third-party verified
- Stearyl dimethicone
- Silicone emulsifier/modifier for texture. Highly occlusive; use caution in acne-prone skin or if silicone sensitivity is a concern.B · Third-party verified
- Perfume
- Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feelB · Third-party verified
- Magnesium sulfate
- Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.B · Third-party verified
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.B · Third-party verified
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.B · Third-party verified
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.B · Third-party verified
- Octadecane
- Octadecane, saturated alkane, emollient and solvent, good spreadability, low irritation, but high occlusivity, limit use in oily skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Isomerized linoleic acid
- Linoleic acid isomer; modulates oily skin or lipid membrane fluidity; slightly lower oxidative stability, store away from light.B · Third-party verified
- Ammonium lactate
- Buffering, humectant, and keratolytic agent; pH adjustor, dosage based on buffering needs.B · Third-party verified
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Acetamide MEA
- Water-soluble thickener; adjusts gel viscosity; high concentrations may irritate eye area, dosage control neededB · Third-party verified
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.B · Third-party verified
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.B · Third-party verified
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source
- Helianthus annuus
- Sunflower seed oil; emollient, high linoleic acid, needs antioxidants, low comedogenic risk.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.B · Third-party verified
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.B · Third-party verified
- CI 17200
- Acid Red 33 hair dye; restricted use, potential scalp irritationE · AI inference · to be verified
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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