Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Moisture Serum”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.4%
- 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 glycolSorbitol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPolyglyceryl-5 laurate~2.6–3.9%
Methylsilanol mannuronate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.6%
- 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 crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.7%
- 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-1Alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholLecithin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAvena strigosa seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pantolactone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactonePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Sorbitol, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Allantoin, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Alcohol, Lecithin, Avena strigosa seed extract, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Pantolactone, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Ci 42090
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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.
| BABORMoisture SerumYOUR PRODUCT | L300INTENSIVE MOISTURE FACE SERUM | ISANAHyaluron Booster Feuchtigkeitskonzentrat | KruidvatHyaluron Booster Drops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | — | — | $7.49 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Urea | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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