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MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 13 moreWorks
“Antioxidant rich dunaliella salina extract nourishes the skin, helping to leave the complexion calmed, hydrated and delicately fragranced with woody, herbaceous aromas.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: copernicia cerifera wax, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Zingiber officinale root extract + 3 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~45–55%
Glycerin~5.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCoco-caprylate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateTribehenin peg-20 esters~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Tribehenin peg-20 estersSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilJojoba esters~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersSodium acrylates copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSaccharide isomerate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxEthylhexylglycerin~0.6–0.9%
Lecithin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSilica~0.7–1.05%
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxSodium gluconate~0.45–0.65%
Lauroyl lysine~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBisabolol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololMaltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.3–0.55%
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPolyglycerin-3~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Narcissus tazetta bulb extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
More about Narcissus tazetta bulb extractJuniperus communis fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Tropolone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateZingiber officinale root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractDunaliella salina extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Farnesol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Coco-caprylate, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide isomerate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Silica, Copernicia cerifera wax, Sodium gluconate, Lauroyl lysine, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Bisabolol, Maltodextrin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Glycine soja oil, Polyglycerin-3, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Tropolone, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Zingiber officinale root extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Linalool, Farnesol, Limonene
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| AesopSeeking Silence Facial Hydrator by AesopYOUR PRODUCT | Salt & StoneBrain Dead - Hydrating Facial Lotion | TBH SkincareThirst Trap Moisturiser | Burt's BeesSensitive Solutions Calming Day Lotion with Aloe and Rice Milk | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | ≈ $61.71 | — | — | $11.90≈ −$49.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Betaine | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Aesop - Seeking Silence Facial Hydrator by Aesop" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.95% - 1.20%, polyglycerin-3 0.30% - 0.50%, glycerin 5.40% - 6.60% and biosaccharide gum-1 0.25% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Aesop" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 58.50$ up to 63.97$ in the United States, for 87.74A$ in Australia and from 45.00£ up to 350.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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