Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Sodium pca + 7 moreWorks
“Prebiotic Hydra Micellar Water”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateOlive oil peg-7 esters~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersBetaine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium pca~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Sodium citrate~0.6–1.4%
- 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 citrateXanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePolymnia sonchifolia root juice~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceAspergillus ferment~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Aspergillus fermentMaltodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLactobacillus~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Betaine, Sodium pca, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Aspergillus ferment, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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.
| AikenPrebiotic Hydra Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | Grahams NaturalKP Smoothing Cream | MinonAmino Moist Moist Gel Pack | Pixiby Petra Clarity Tonic with Salicylic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $23.99 | $26.09 | $13.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Alanine | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Aiken - Prebiotic Hydra Micellar Water" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 1.30% - 2.00%, sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95%, glycerin 1.20% - 1.80% and betaine 1.50% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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