Alverde MEN

Alverde MEN Moisturizing Face Gel

Name: Alverde MEN - Moisturizing Face Gel
Brand: Alverde MEN

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

7 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Moisturizing Face Gel”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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).

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.15–0.7%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.05–0.15%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1–1.45%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.6%

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.3–0.75%

Undaria pinnatifida extractKey activeEffect: HighA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.01–0.05%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.5–1.15%

Anti-aging

No ingredient credited for this claim

No support

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.7–4.1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.7%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.5%est.

Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.8–1.2%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Vitis vinifera fruit water~9.6–14.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Alcohol~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Xanthan gum~1.9–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.6–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Levulinic acid~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Parfum~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium hyaluronate~1–1.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium levulinate~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Limonene~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Sodium pca~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Sodium lactate~0.15–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Linalool~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium anisate~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Citral~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.01–0.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Ingredient list view

Water, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Levulinic acid, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium levulinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Limonene, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Linalool, Sodium anisate, Citric acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citral, Eugenol, Undaria pinnatifida extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
3
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
5
Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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