Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 3 moreWorks well
“Designed for use after sun exposure, BABOR After Sun ampoules contain an advanced active concentrate to help cool, calm and moisturise the skin.”
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:
betaine, pantolactone.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyglyceryl-5 laurate~4.6–6.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.6–5.5%
- 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 oilBetaine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineMethylpropanediol~2.1–3.1%
Panthenol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.95–1.45%
- 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 crosspolymerEthyl ferulate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-5 trioleate~0.55–1.3%
Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
More about Menthyl ethylamido oxalateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Phragmites karka extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Poria cocos extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pantolactone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneDisodium uridine phosphate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Betaine, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethyl ferulate, Polyglyceryl-5 trioleate, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Phragmites karka extract, Poria cocos extract, Pantolactone, Disodium uridine phosphate, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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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.
| BABORAmpoule After SunYOUR PRODUCT | ISANAHydro Booster Eye Lip Serum | Revolution SkinCica Serum | ColorescienceTotal Eye Concentrate Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 51% | 50% |
| Price | $80.00 | — | — | $65.00−$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Glycerin | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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