Based on the ingredient list, "Authentic Ego - Super sensa barrier repair moisturizer" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Anhydroxylitol, betaine, glyceryl glucoside, lactobacillus ferment and polyglutamic acid in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Squalane 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.

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We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.40% - 2.90%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: panthenol and bifida ferment lysate

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Super sensa barrier repair moisturizer

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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: anhydroxylitol, betaine.

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: squalane, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

alpha-glucan oligosaccharide 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

betaine 1.9% - 2.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 0.5% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

inulin 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

Anti-aging

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.

niacinamide 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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.

niacinamide 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

bifida ferment lysate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.4% - 2.9%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

lactobacillus ferment 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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swertia chirata extract 1% - 1.3%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking

caprylhydroxamic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

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A preservative

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

squalane 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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.

propanediol 4.1% - 5.1%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Glyceryl glucoside, Niacinamide, Betaine, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Maltodextrin, Inulin, Swertia chirata extract, Artemisia annua extract, Amidinobenzyl benzylsulfonyl d-seryl glycinamide acetate, Trehalose, Lactobacillus ferment, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Bifida ferment lysate, Polyglutamic acid, Panthenol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide anhydroxylitol +12 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: adenosine glycerin +10 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +4 more Other: urea pantolactone +7 more	Common: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: adenosine glycerin +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +9 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +5 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl octapeptide-3 +31 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: azelaic acid kojic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: glycerin sodium hyaluronate	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: betaine salicylate cyanocobalamin +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum alpha-arbutin +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide np +8 more
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Potential Irritants	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? kojic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	gluconolactone Has skin benefit? betaine salicylate Has skin benefit? +7 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +25 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	tocopherol Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +22 more

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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