Secret Of Sahara Essence Grab Water

Huxley

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About this product

The Huxley Secret Of Sahara Essence Grab Water is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 42 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Serums, Essence, Ampoules
Ingredients
42
Low-risk
30
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
South Korea

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 10/6
Good for dry skin
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Methyl Gluceth-20 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Caution for dry skin
Glycerin Alcohol Hydrogenated Lecithin Polysorbate 80 PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Eugenol
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Alcohol
Sensitive Skin 2/14
Good for sensitive skin
Malachite Extract Glycerin
Caution for sensitive skin
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Glycerin Alcohol Tromethamine PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Phenoxyethanol Citronellol Hexyl Cinnamal Benzyl Salicylate Eugenol Amyl Cinnamal

Ingredients list

42 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (7)
All42 Skin Conditioning29 Fragrance11 Masking9 Solvent8 Hair Conditioning7 Humectant6 Perfuming6 Viscosity Controlling5
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Methyl Gluceth-20
(Humectant, Moisturising)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
3
B
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
1
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Malachite Extract
(Antioxidant)
PHYLLOSTACHYS BAMBUSOIDES JUICE
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning)
1
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
(Humectant)
1
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
1
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
(Emollient)
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
B
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
1
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
2
A
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant)
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
(Astringent, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic)
1
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
(Masking, Skin Conditioning)
1
Acorus Gramineus Root/Stem Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning)
2
A
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent)
Silicone
Silicone
3
B
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
Amyl Cinnamal
(Perfuming)
Allergens
Allergens
7
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic)
Allergens
Allergens
7
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Ceramides
Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Contains silicone
Contains eu allergen
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Eugenol — higher EWG
Benzyl Salicylate — higher EWG
May not suit sensitive skin

EWG flags hazard, not real-world risk — ratings don't account for how much of an ingredient a product contains. Treat these as things to research, not verdicts. How we score →

Ingredients explained

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Solvent
Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A HumectantMoisturising
Carbomer
Emulsion stabilising, Viscosity increasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Emulsion stabilisingViscosity increasing agentGel formingViscosity controlling
Tromethamine
Fragrance, Ph adjuster
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A FragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Viscosity controlling
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Viscosity controlling
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A DeodorantSkin conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Chelating agentViscosity controlling
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Antioxidant
PHYLLOSTACHYS BAMBUSOIDES JUICE
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Humectant
+ 14 more — see the full ingredients list above
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Alcohol
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial
Causes moisture evaporation - prone to dry out skinRead moreShow less
EWG 2 Antifoaming agentAntimicrobialAstringentMaskingSolventViscosity controlling Bad for Dry SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Fragrance, Sufactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B FragranceSufactantSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningHumectant Good for Dry Skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningEmollientSolvent Silicone
Polysorbate 80
Denaturant, Emulsifying
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B DenaturantEmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Perfuming Allergens
Eugenol
Denaturant, Fragrance
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 DenaturantFragranceMaskingTonic Allergens
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance, Uv absorber
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 FragranceUv absorberMasking Allergens
Citronellol
Fragrance, Masking
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 FragranceMasking Allergens
Hexyl Cinnamal
Fragrance, Masking
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 FragranceMasking Allergens

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply after toner and before moisturiser — thinnest to thickest.
  • 2 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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