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Hydrate+ Jello Moisturizer with Coconut Water & Hyaluronic Acid

A multi-weight hyaluronic acid serum with Sodium Hyaluronate and Saccharide Isomerate.

Hydrate+ Jello Moisturizer with Coconut Water & Hyaluronic Acid
65
Fair
Best for
  • Skincare beginners
  • Dehydrated or barrier-compromised skin

₹279 · ₹3/ml • Analysed 6 June 2026

Expert Summary

A gel-texture moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, and Panthenol for lightweight, non-greasy hydration. The jello texture is achieved through polymer gelling agents without heavy occlusives. Sodium Hyaluronate binds surface moisture; Saccharide Isomerate mimics the skin's NMF for 72-hour water retention; Panthenol provides Vitamin B5 barrier repair support. Key concern: the formula contains fragrance (IFRA Certified Allergen-Free Fragrance) - it is not fragrance-free as product positioning implies. Additionally contains synthetic dyes CI 19140 (Tartrazine, an azo dye linked to hypersensitivity) and CI 42090. Coconut Water appears at position 22 in the INCI list - not a primary functional ingredient despite the product name. Not recommended for fragrance-sensitive skin.

This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.

At a glance

Alcohol free
Paraben free

What was checked

Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.

Verified: confirmed from public evidenceSupported: consistent with available evidenceNeeds context: relevant for some usersNot verified: could not be confirmed

Score breakdown

How this product was rated across four areas. Open any row for the full rationale.

Ingredient Safety
Good35/50

Significant concerns identified.

Significant concerns identified. Formula contains fragrance (IFRA Certified Allergen-Free Fragrance) in a leave-on product - IFRA certification reduces but does not eliminate sensitisation risk for reactive skin. Synthetic azo dye CI 19140 (Tartrazine) is associated with hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria; banned for food use in Norway and Austria. CI 42090 is a synthetic triarylmethane dye. Product is not suitable for fragrance-sensitive skin despite product positioning. No parabens, no SLES, no ethanol. Phenoxyethanol within permitted limits. Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Panthenol are well-tolerated.

Formula Design
Good14/20

Saccharide Isomerate (NMF precursor) and Sodium Hyaluronate deliver targeted multi-depth hydration with clinical backing.

Saccharide Isomerate (NMF precursor) and Sodium Hyaluronate deliver targeted multi-depth hydration with clinical backing. Panthenol adds barrier repair depth beyond basic humectancy. Hydroxyethyl Urea and Glycerin provide additional humectancy. The jello-gel texture is well-calibrated for India's climate. Key formulation concern: Coconut Water appears at position 22 in the INCI list - it is not a primary ingredient and its functional contribution is marginal. The product name foregrounds Coconut Water as a key active, which overstates its role. This formula lacks ceramides or lipid-based barrier replenishment. Ingredient concentrations not disclosed.

Claims Evidence
Fair11/20

Material transparency concern: the product is not fragrance-free, but product positioning and marketing lean into 'gentle' and 'all skin types' framing that implies fragrance...

Material transparency concern: the product is not fragrance-free, but product positioning and marketing lean into 'gentle' and 'all skin types' framing that implies fragrance absence. Coconut Water is positioned as the hero ingredient but appears at INCI position 22 - not a primary functional ingredient. Full ingredient list available on aqualogica.in. No active concentrations disclosed. HUL quality systems provide background confidence.

Ethics & Sustainability
Fair5/10

Cruelty-free claim.

Cruelty-free claim. Vegan. However, the formula uses synthetic dyes (CI 19140, CI 42090) which serve only aesthetic (colour) purposes and add sensitisation risk with no skin benefit. HUL brand with published Unilever Compass sustainability commitments. Packaging is widely recyclable. Disodium EDTA used as chelating agent rather than a biodegradable alternative.

Ingredient list

29 ingredients · INCI order

SafeNoteCaution
Ingredient
Purified Water
Hydroxyethyl Urea
1,3 Butylene Glycol
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Silica
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate
Vinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer
Saccharide Isomerate
Show all 29 ingredients
Citric Acid
Sodium Citrate
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Glyceryl Glucoside
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Glycerin
Phenoxyethanol
Avena Strigosa Seed Extract
Lecithin
Potassium Sorbate
Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
CI 42053
CI 19140
CI 42090
IFRA Certified Allergen Free Fragrance

INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).

Consumer reviews

About this review

This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.

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Full methodology
  • What global regulations say about each ingredient
  • What toxicology evidence shows at cosmetic concentrations
  • What formula concentration context changes
  • What the product format and leave-on contact time changes
  • What the stated user group needs
  • What published test evidence confirms
  • What the brand is claiming vs what evidence supports
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The jello-gel texture suits India's diverse climate needs: lightweight enough for humid summers and monsoon, moisturising enough for dry winters and air-conditioned environments. However, the formula contains fragrance - a concern for India's allergy-prone population, and for users following clean beauty or fragrance-free protocols. Coconut Water appears in the product name but is positioned at INCI slot 22: its functional contribution is marginal. The synthetic dyes CI 19140 (Tartrazine) are of particular note as Tartrazine sensitivity is reported more frequently in South Asian populations. For fragrance-sensitive skin, consider fragrance-free alternatives in the same gel-moisturiser category.

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