Andalou Naturals Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Beta-glucan + 11 moreWorks
“Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthyl lactate + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about Hydroxyethylcellulose1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.9%
Caprylyl glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMenthyl lactate~1.3–2%
Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
More about Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerBeta-glucan~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersSr-hydrozoan polypeptide-1~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlgin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium nitrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium phosphate~0.1–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.35%
- 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 juiceEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Isomalt~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltAlcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractLecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinVitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractCitronellol~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Menthyl lactate, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Sr-hydrozoan polypeptide-1, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Algin, Sodium benzoate, Sodium nitrate, Sodium chloride, Biosaccharide gum-1, Disodium phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isomalt, Alcohol, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Lecithin, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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| Andalou NaturalsDeep Hydration Life Boosting SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MAY COOPRaw Activator Serum | Holika HolikaPrime Youth 24K Gold Repair Ampoule | Formal BeePropolis Vita C Daily Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $18.39 | $38.00+$19.61 | $58.80+$40.41 | $24.00+$5.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| 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 27 studies and safety reviews.
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