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MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 17 moreWorks
“Lightweight and highly moisturizing, this gel gives skin its much-needed hydration without leaving a sticky feeling.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cereus grandiflorus flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.6–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDipropylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCyclohexasiloxane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about Cyclohexasiloxane1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Chondrus crispus extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilTremella fuciformis extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractCereus grandiflorus flower extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect
More about Cereus grandiflorus flower extractMoringa oleifera seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractNiacinamide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateDicaprylyl carbonate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolyacrylate-13~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearatePolyisobutene~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPalmitic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateStearyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Chondrus crispus extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tremella fuciformis extract, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Niacinamide, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl glycol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Stearyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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