Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 6 moreWorks well
“This ultra-light daily hydrator gel is formulated with 2.5% Niacinamide to help refine pore size, boost moisture levels and enhance skin resilience.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Salicylic Acid works hard to clear blocked pores and deconstruct blemishes.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Alcohol denat. + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alcohol denat.~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Polysorbate 20~2.5–3.7%
Niacinamide~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed cottonseed protein~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOlea europaea leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSalicylic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium phytate~0.3–0.75%
Sodium pca~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSaccharide isomerate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Acacia senegal gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumPanthenol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.15%
- 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 juice powderIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Alcohol denat., Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed cottonseed protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Olea europaea leaf extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Sodium phytate, Sodium pca, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Potassium hydroxide, Acacia senegal gum, Panthenol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
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| Alpha-HClear Skin Hydrator GelYOUR PRODUCT | AtwaterOil Regulator Facial Moisturizer | KYLIE SKINClarifying Gel Cream | OodeeNova Illuminating Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 91% | 86% |
| Price | $6.95 | $37.00+$30.05 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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