Banila Co Dear Hydration Boosting Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneAcetyl glucosamine, Yeast extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
“The Dear Hydration line features Banila Co's trademark Urban Water Guard System, formulated with peppermint extract which purifies, nourishes, and controls acne, holy basil extract which boosts skin immunity to fight radicals, relieves stress, and neem leaf extract which evens skin tone, diminishes scars and pigmentation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine, hydroxyethyl urea
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Hydroxyethyl urea + 15 moreStrong evidence
“Dear Hydration Boosting Cream”
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:
glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Anti-blemishMelia azadirachta leaf extract, NiacinamideWeak evidence
“The Dear Hydration line features Banila Co's trademark Urban Water Guard System, formulated with peppermint extract which purifies, nourishes, and controls acne, holy basil extract which boosts skin immunity to fight radicals, relieves stress, and neem leaf extract which evens skin tone, diminishes scars and pigmentation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamine, NiacinamideStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea, Acetyl glucosamineStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Nelumbo nucifera flower water~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- 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 glycolDimethicone~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOctyldodecyl myristate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateCyclohexasiloxane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Acetyl glucosamine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosaminePeg-32~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Sodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSynthetic beeswax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxNiacinamide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideQuaternium-18 hectorite~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerGlyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~0.5–0.7%
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxyethyl urea~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaYeast extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEclipta prostrata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractPropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractAzadirachta indica leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bambusa arundinacea juice~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus sylvestris bud extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), 1,2-hexanediol, Acetyl glucosamine, Peg-32, Sodium chloride, Synthetic beeswax, Niacinamide, Quaternium-18 hectorite, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Yeast extract, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Eclipta prostrata extract, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Propylene glycol, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Mentha arvensis extract, Bambusa arundinacea juice, Pinus sylvestris bud extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Banila CoDear Hydration Boosting CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AHCBrilliant Gold Cream | skintificRetinol Skin Renewal Moisturizer Acne & Anti-Aging Night Cream | FranklyMadecassoside & Allantoin Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| Price | — | — | $14.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Retinol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Banila Co - Dear Hydration Boosting Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Acetyl glucosamine, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin), octyldodecyl myristate and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 25.00$ in the United States, for 42.00A$ in Australia and for 29.34£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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