PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydrance Optimale .
squalane
2.8% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
triethylhexanoin
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
myrtus communis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
triethylhexanoin
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
myrtus communis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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butylene glycol
6.4% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
triethylhexanoin
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Water, Betaine, Cetyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Parfum, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Lecithin, Myrtus communis leaf extract, Pentylene glycol, Persea gratissima oil, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 188, Potassium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Sorbitan stearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl glucoside
Sources
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Antioxidant Activity of Myrtus communis L. and Myrtus nivellei Batt. & Trab. Extracts: A Brief Review
- Antimicrobial and antioxidative activity of extracts and essential oils of Myrtus communis L.
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Combined effect of sodium chondroitin sulfate and sodium hyaluronate on skin moisturization following single and repeated application
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health