Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“HYALURON SHOT LIGHT GEL CREAM”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, madecassoside.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - arbutin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains madecassoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methylpropanediol~6.6–8.1%
Arbutin~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinArginine~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSodium hyaluronate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAllantoin panthenol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower water~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica callus culture~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine max seed extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Madecassoside~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePhyllostachys nigra juice~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rumex crispus root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula alba juice~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolOctyldodeceth-16~0.4–0.65%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseGlycerin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.6%
Citric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Prunus persica fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractMalus domestica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractIris florentina root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ribes nigrum leaf extractRosa damascena flower water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPyrus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractRubus suavissimus leaf extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCentella asiatica callus culture~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Arbutin, Unknown, Arginine, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin panthenol, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Centella asiatica callus culture, Glycine max seed extract, Madecassoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Phyllostachys nigra juice, Rumex crispus root extract, Betula alba juice, Propanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Prunus persica fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Iris florentina root extract, Ribes nigrum leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Rubus suavissimus leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Centella asiatica callus culture, Unknown
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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.
| amplenHYALURON SHOT LIGHT GEL CREAMYOUR PRODUCT | Chemist ConfessionsAquafix Hydrating Water Gel | Real BarrierIntense Moisture Hyaluronic Cream | SCINICThe Simple Relief Water Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $38.00 | $19.19 | $20.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "amplen - HYALURON SHOT LIGHT GEL CREAM" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (arginine, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Arginine and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.95% - 1.15% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.65% - 1.00%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 2TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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