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
Abib
Hydration Gel Water Tube
face moisturizer
Abib
face moisturizer
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Take the skin testThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
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
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)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
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
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
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.
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
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**
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
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
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
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 35 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
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
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)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
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
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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**
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
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)
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.
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
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
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
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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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.
NIACINAMIDE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 35 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Abib, a brand based in Korea.
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