ADVANCED CLINICALS Hyaluronic Gel Face Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Hyaluronic Gel Face Cream”
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:
dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus extract.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak evidence
“Formulated with Vitamins B12, C, and E to promote youthful radiance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cymbopogon martini oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Propanediol~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~3.7–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinPyrus malus fruit extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateButylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- 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 glycolCaulerpa lentillifera extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.45–1%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractCymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCyanocobalamin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminHydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSea salt~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltCarrageenan~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractAscorbic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.65%
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolMaltodextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Butylene glycol, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sea salt, Carrageenan, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Polysorbate 20, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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