Works for
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cyclomethicone + 8 moreWorks
“Provides daily hydration for consistently dewy skin that's perfect with or without makeup”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, borago officinalis seed oil.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Ahava's Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter X6 Facial Serum is a revolutionary, patented, mineral-concentrated oil-based serum delivering intense wrinkle reduction, firming and radiance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“AHAVA Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter X6 Facial Serum helps to brighten and rejuvenate damaged and tired-looking skin using a unique blend of oils and dead sea minerals.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 oilCyclohexasiloxane~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneWater~4.8–7.3%
Maris aqua~3.2–4.8%
Cyclomethicone~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeEthyl macadamiate~2.2–3.3%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePropanediol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIsodecyl isononanoate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinDiisobutyl adipate~0.6–1.35%
Parfum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateCyclopentasiloxane~0.45–1.05%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneBorago officinalis seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
More about Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractMalic acid~0.15–0.5%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Maris aqua, Cyclomethicone, Ethyl macadamiate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Propanediol, Isodecyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Diisobutyl adipate, Parfum, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Borago officinalis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Malic acid, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AhavaDead Sea Crystal Osmoter X6 Facial SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ShivatLifting Serum with Grape Oil | InstitutRetinol | Pure & CareSerum Oil-Cocktail Night Repair- 1 pcs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $90.00 | — | $69.43−$20.57 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Dipeptide-4 | Oligopeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ahava - Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter X6 Facial Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.25% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 39.95A$ up to 98.00A$ in Australia, from 78.00$ up to 90.00$ in the United States, for 66.50CA$ in Canada and from 56.00£ up to 70.00£ 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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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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