Hydrating Gel Cream
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Hydrating Gel Cream

Bobbi Brown
38Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
63% Natural34% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.2 — Ineffective
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, L-Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

63% natural34% synthetic
24 natural 1 unknown 13 synthetic

Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural, 3% unknown and 34% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones4 silicones
Humectants3 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning14:Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Cyclohexasiloxane, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia, Elettaria Cardamomum, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Jasminum Officinale, Cholesterol... +6 more
skin conditioning - emollient6:Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cholesterol, Caprylyl Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Dimethiconol
hair conditioning5:Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyproline, Caprylyl Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Glycine

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich velvety cream with silicone slip — smooth application
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.