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MoisturizingHexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate, Betaine + 4 moreWorks well
“Ideal for tired, lacklustre skin, the formula is packed with moisturising properties.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate
Anti-agingHexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetateMay help
“Sugar Beet Extract: helps reduce dryness and fine lines”
This product contains hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Light-reflecting pigments cast a radiant effect while helping to balance uneven tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium 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%
Betaine~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyglyceryl-5 laurate~3.2–4.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLecithin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.2%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteDisodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Mica~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Biosaccharide 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-1Theobroma cacao seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholTin oxide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideAlumina~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaHexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetateCi 77891~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Water, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Parfum, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Disodium edta, Mica, Sodium hydroxide, Biosaccharide gum-1, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Tin oxide, Alumina, Hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate, Ci 77891, Ci 77491
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| Match | — | 63% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | $24.46−$25.54 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Alpha-Arbutin |
| 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
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