Dior Hydra Life Balancing Hydration 2 in 1 Sorbet Water

Dior Hydra Life Balancing Hydration 2 in 1 Sorbet Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydroxylated lecithin
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“toning lotion”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydroxylated lecithin, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–1.35%
Hydroxylated lecithinEffect: High~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Jasminum officinale flower water + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.7–4%est.
Jasminum officinale flower waterUsed as a fragrance. Can lead to irritationHigh~0.45–1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Jasminum officinale flower extractFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Malva sylvestris extract—High~0.1–0.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~0.05–0.15%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.35%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extractA plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Betaine~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Magnesium sulfate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Jasminum officinale flower water~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation

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Cellulose~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Hectorite~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Hydroxylated lecithin~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Malva sylvestris extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation
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Dehydroacetic acid~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Bht~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 60730~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopherol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Betaine, Magnesium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Jasminum officinale flower water, Cellulose, Hectorite, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Hydroxylated lecithin, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Citric acid, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Benzyl alcohol, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Bht, Ci 42090, Ci 60730, Tocopherol

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

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Shared key ingredients—1 of 52 of 52 of 5
Key difference—AllantoinCetrimonium BromideInulin
Irritancy High Medium Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Dior Hydra Life Balancing Hydration 2 in 1 Sorbet Water
DiorHydra Life Balancing Hydration 2 in 1 Sorbet Water

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