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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Four O'Clock Flower Daily Hydrator”
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:
fructooligosaccharides, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Used regularly, our Four O'Clock Flower hydrator gives your skin a soft suppleness with a healthy, more youthful glow.”
This product contains camellia oleifera leaf extract. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) 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 - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPentylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.8–2.1%
- 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 oilTocopherol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolJojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMirabilis jalapa flower/leaf/stem extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosteryl macadamiate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractFructooligosaccharides~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesLactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalene~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneCeramide np~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npNardostachys chinensis root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosterols~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsHydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineCananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.5%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oilButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolBiosaccharide gum-4~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseHamamelis virginiana water~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlcohol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 AlcoholIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Squalane, Mirabilis jalapa flower/leaf/stem extract, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate, Squalene, Ceramide np, Nardostachys chinensis root extract, Phytosterols, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Cananga odorata flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil, Butylene glycol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hamamelis virginiana water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol
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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.
| ARCONAFour O'Clock Flower Daily HydratorYOUR PRODUCT | AdaptologyDry Spell Moisturiser | SkinfixCrème visage Lipide-Peptide triple Barrier+ | Augustinus BaderThe Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $68.00 | $58.17−$9.83 | $25.00−$43.00 | $39.00−$29.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 9 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ectoin | Gluconolactone | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"ARCONA - Four O'Clock Flower Daily Hydrator" has a good moisturizing formula. 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 (fructooligosaccharides, glycerin and butylene 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, phytosterols, phytosteryl macadamiate, butyrospermum parkii butter and caprylic/capric triglyceride) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.45% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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