Aquaboost Oil-Free Moisturizer
The Hydropeptide Aquaboost Oil-Free Moisturizer is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 54 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
The Hydropeptide Aquaboost Oil-Free Moisturizer is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 54 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
13/3
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
2/0
Sensitive Skin
5/8
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
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Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
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Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
C13-15 Alkane
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
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3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
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1
|
|
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
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Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
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1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
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Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
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Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Micrococcus Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
(Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Phytate
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
|
|
citrus limon peel extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
(Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
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Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
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Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing) |
|
|
|
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Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
(Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
|
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Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Butter Extract
(Emollient) |
|
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Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
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Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
|
Honey Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
|
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Keratolytic, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Tonic) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.
Low-strength topical salicylic acid (BHA) is generally considered fine. Caution is usually reserved for high-strength leave-on products and salicylic peels.
This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Salicylic acid is OTC-capped at 2%; 0.5–2% is the usual leave-on range. Much below that it acts more as a soothing agent than an exfoliant.
Salicylic Acid
OTC leave-on AHAs are usually 5–10%. The effect also depends on pH and free-acid value, not the percentage alone.
Lactic Acid
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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