Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum ingredients, decoded
What Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Hyaluronic acid and panthenol (vitamin B5) serum with fruit extracts that hydrates immediately and supports water retention and the skin barrier.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Cross-linked hyaluronic acid that forms a moisture-holding film.
Ingredient guide →Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Coconut AlkanesEmollient
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerThickener / texture
- GlycerinHumectant
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#22) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (28)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Coconut Alkanes코코넛알칸Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 3 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머Thickener that gives a light gel-cream texture. | Thickener / texture |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 6 | Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil마룰라씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 7 | Wheat Amino Acids밀아미노산Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 8 | Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract얼룩파인애플추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 9 | Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract불가리스매자뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 10 | Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract수박추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract렌틸콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract사과추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 13 | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트Light, fast-spreading plant-derived emollient. | Emollient |
| 14 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 15 | Sodium PCA소듐피씨에이Part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor; strong humectant. | Humectant |
| 16 | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머Cross-linked hyaluronic acid that forms a moisture-holding film.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 17 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient. | Soothing |
| 18 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 19 | Cyclodextrin사이클로덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 21 | Sodium Lactate소듐락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 22 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 23 | Hydroxyproline하이드록시프롤린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 24 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate트라이소듐에틸렌다이아민다이석시네이트Biodegradable chelator used instead of EDTA. | Chelating agent |
| 25 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 26 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 27 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 28 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.