Abib Hydration Gel Water Tube

Abib

Hydration Gel Water Tube

face moisturizer

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
66%
Combination (dry)
66%
Balanced
96%
Combination (oily)
74%
Oily
74%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Abib Hydration Gel Water Tube is a lightweight and highly moisturizing gel that gives skin its much-needed hydration without leaving a sticky feeling. It traps in moisture for long-lastingly dewy skin. This Hydration Gel is specially designed for oily and combination skin types.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

2
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Hydration Gel Water Tube

Overview

Hydration Gel Water Tube is a cushioning moisturizer from Abib, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 35 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Water.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 6 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 15 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 4 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Hydration Anti-Aging

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester

Hydration

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (34)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol Cyclopentasiloxane Glycerin Dimethicone Dipropylene Glycol Cyclohexasiloxane 1,2-hexanediol Chondrus Crispus Extract Saccharum Officinarum Extract Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Tremella Fuciformis Extract Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Dicaprylyl Carbonate Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Polyacrylate-13 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyisobutene Caprylyl Glycol Palmitic Acid Stearic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Polysorbate 20 Sorbitan Isostearate Stearyl Alcohol Disodium Edta Phenoxyethanol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane

  • Facial oils

    Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 35 ingredients on the label.

11
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

11
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
5 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
6 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Dow (supplier info), Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149S-227S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Texture agent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chondrus Crispus Extract is an extract of the carrageenan, Chondrus crispus, Gigartinaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract is an extract of the sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum L., Poaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Tremella Fuciformis

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Cactus, Cereus grandiflorus, Cactaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Food Chemistry, August 2019, pages 239-245
  • Journal of Pharmacopuncture, March 2019, pages 7-15
  • Antioxidants, August 2017, pages 1-9
  • American Journal of Translational Research, May 2016, pages 2, 138-2, 148
  • BioMed Research International, January 2015, pages 1-11
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2001, pages 171–176; and December 2000, pages 445-451
16 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • OCL, April 2018, pages 1-10
  • Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, July 2017, pages 1, 337–1, 349
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, December 2016, pages 1-50
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/dialkyl%20carbonatespdf
  • https://wwwulprospectorcom/en/na/PersonalCare/Detail/75/204256/Cetiol-CC
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
20 Polyacrylate-13 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
22 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
23 Peg-100 Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

26 Polyisobutene Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene

27 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

28 Palmitic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecanoic acid

29 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
31 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

33 Stearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octadecan-1-ol

34 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

35 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Hydration Gel Water Tube?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM EXTRACT, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS EXTRACT, CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS FLOWER EXTRACT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, NIACINAMIDE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, POLYACRYLATE-13, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, POLYISOBUTENE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 20, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL.

What are the active ingredients in Hydration Gel Water Tube?

NIACINAMIDE.

How do I use Hydration Gel Water Tube?

Gently apply to the skin as the last step of your skincare routine. Use a small, pea sized amount and apply to your skin with your fingertips. Lightly tap your face using your fingertips to allow the moisturizer to absorb into your skin.

What skin types is Hydration Gel Water Tube good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Hydration Gel Water Tube good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Hydration Gel Water Tube fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Hydration Gel Water Tube while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Hydration Gel Water Tube fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Hydration Gel Water Tube contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Hydration Gel Water Tube silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane.

Does Hydration Gel Water Tube contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Hydration Gel Water Tube paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Hydration Gel Water Tube?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Hydration Gel Water Tube?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Hydration Gel Water Tube have?

It lists 35 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Hydration Gel Water Tube?

Abib, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Abib
Country
Korea

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