Hydra renew

Name: Rimmel Hydra renew
Brand: Rimmel

moisturiser

Overall score6.8

Rimmel Hydra renew scores 6.8/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in ingredient transparency (8.5) and low irritation risk (8.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#1Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Softens and smooths

#2Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Holds the formula together

#3Di-Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate

Softens and smooths

Score breakdown

Overall

6.8

Hydration Efficacy6.7

Irritation Risk

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8.0

Active Ingredient Strength2.9

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety8.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes Rimmel Hydra renew stand out

Rimmel Hydra renew is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 6.8/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Di-Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.7) and low irritation risk (8.0). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Softens and smooths — #1 in the INCI list
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Di-Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV protection — #6 in the INCI list
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C15-19 Alkane
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV protection — #12 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

45 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate #2Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 #3Di-Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate #4Polyethylene #5Tridecyl Trimellitate #6Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate #7Punica Granatum Sterols #8C15-19 Alkane #9Silica #10Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer #11Synthetic Fluorphlogopite #12Ethylhexyl Salicylate #13Microcrystalline Wax #14Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate #15Ozokerite #16Ethylhexyl Palmitate #17Caprylyl Glycol #18Fragrance #19Tribehenin #20Tocopherol #21Behenyl Alcohol #22Glyceryl Stearate #23Linalool #24Ascorbyl Palmitate #25Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate #26Palmitic Acid #27Stearic Acid #28C12-16 Alcohols #29Sorbitan Isostearate #30Hydroxycitronellal #31Hexyl Cinnamal #32Lecithin #33Retinyl Palmitate #34Tin Oxide #35Bht #36Silica Dimethyl Silylate #37Cinnamyl Alcohol #38Geraniol #39Butylene Glycol #40Palmitoyl Oligopeptide #41Phenoxyethanol #42Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate #43Atelocollagen #44Hexylene Glycol #45Sodium Hyaluronate

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient14
Softens and smooths6
Holds the formula together5
Added scent5
Draws in moisture4
Keeps the product fresh3
Works on your skin3
UV protection2
Locks moisture in2
Formula balancers1

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