Simple

Hydrate Gel Cream 50ml

Name: Simple Hydrate Gel Cream 50ml
Brand: Simple

50ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsSaccharide Isomerate, Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid

OverallThis Simple moisturiser features saccharide isomerate (hydrating), sodium PCA (hydrating) and hyaluronic acid (hydrating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients.

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Ingredient Analysis

31 of 33 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Saccharide Isomerate Sodium PCA Hyaluronic Acid

Full ingredient list (33) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Isohexadecane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Saccharide Isomerate Long-lasting humectant Generally gentle
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types

Show the other 23 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Propylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Stearic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Dimethiconol Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Cetearyl Glucoside Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
C12-14 Pareth-12
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster All skin types
Acetyl Glucosamine Brightening & hydrating amino sugar Generally gentle
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Potassium Chloride Texture, stability & minerals Generally gentle
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Glucose Humectant sugar Generally gentle
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is Simple Hydrate Gel Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does Simple Hydrate Gel Cream contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is Simple Hydrate Gel Cream safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (stearic acid). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is Simple Hydrate Gel Cream suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.