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MoisturizingBetaine, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
“The marine active ingredient Epocyl supports stressed skin, builds up its moisture depots and strengthens the skin’s own defences.”
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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Salix Nigra Bark Extract and extracts of algae and truffle support the regeneration process and counteract signs of skin ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~3.4–5.2%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateSalix nigra bark extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-5 laurate~1.4–2.1%
Glycerin~1.3–1.9%
- 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~0.95–1.45%
- 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~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.1%
Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Tuber aestivum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePelvetia canaliculata extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.5%
- 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-1Plankton extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractAlcohol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Citric 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, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Salix nigra bark extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Glycerin, Carbomer, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Tuber aestivum extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Plankton extract, Alcohol, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Limonene, Sorbic acid, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| BABORAmpoules RepairYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmSuper Anti-Aging Serum by Dr Barbara Sturm | Skin RepublicVitamin C 6% & Alpha Arbutin 1.5% Serum | Q+ANiacinamide Facial Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | $122.74 | — | $7.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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