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ACURE - Ultra Hydrating Facial Gel Cream

ACURE Ultra Hydrating Facial Gel Cream

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Efficacy100/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Panthenol2.8% - 4.1%Caffeine0.4% - 0.9%Glycerin3.7% - 5.6%

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Product Summary

"ACURE - Ultra Hydrating Facial Gel Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, sodium lactate and sodium pca) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.80% - 4.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ACURE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 9.99$ in the United States.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ultra Hydrating Facial Gel Cream

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Sucrose0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

Glycerin3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Panthenol2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Sodium pca0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Sodium lactate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Pyrus malus fruit extract1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice6.6% - 9.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Pentylene glycol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ananas sativus fruit extract0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

Key Actives

Panthenol2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Caffeine0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

Glycerin3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Sodium pca0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Sucrose0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

Sodium lactate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Potential irritants

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice6.6% - 9.9%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Pyrus malus fruit extract1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

Ananas sativus fruit extract0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

Caffeine0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

Ceratonia siliqua gum0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

Carrageenan0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

Sodium levulinate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium lactate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Pentylene glycol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Potassium sorbate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Citric acid0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

Carrageenan0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice6.6% - 9.9%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Glycerin3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Panthenol2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Citrullus lanatus seed extract2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Lens esculenta seed extract1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Pyrus malus fruit extract1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Ananas sativus fruit extract0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

Sodium pca0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Sucrose0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

Caffeine0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

Ceratonia siliqua gum0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

Cellulose gum0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

Carrageenan0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

Sodium levulinate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium lactate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Cyclodextrin0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier

Pentylene glycol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Potassium sorbate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Citric acid0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Panthenol, Citrullus lanatus seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Lens esculenta seed extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Sodium pca, Sucrose, Caffeine, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Cellulose gum, Carrageenan, Sodium levulinate, Sodium lactate, Cyclodextrin, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

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