BB LABORATORIES PH Moist Charge Essence
Works for
MoisturizingYeast extract, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“Gently massage on the skin, it can transform into tiny water molecules that penetrate deeply to moisturize and repairs damaged dehydrated 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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“They enhance the skin’s moisture level, rejuvenate cells, reduce pigmentation and fine lines, and also repair damaged skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneYeast extractNot delivered
“They enhance the skin’s moisture level, rejuvenate cells, reduce pigmentation and fine lines, and also repair damaged skin.”
This product contains ingredients (yeast extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Yeast extract + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, yeast extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Methyl gluceth-10~4.3–6.4%
Propanediol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPlacental extract~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extractBeta vulgaris root extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractYeast extract~1.4–2.1%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAnthemis nobilis flower extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCymbopogon citratus extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fragaria ananassa seed extract~0.4–0.9%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~0.1–0.35%
- 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 Carbomer1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methyl gluceth-10, Propanediol, Placental extract, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Yeast extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Fragaria ananassa seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Potassium hydroxide, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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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.
| BB LABORATORIESPH Moist Charge EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYAtoamino Balancing Protein Toner | innisfreeRebalancing Toner | VITABRID C12Facial Boosting Water Toner | |
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| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $28.10 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Triethylhexanoin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"BB LABORATORIES - PH Moist Charge Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 1.60% - 2.50% and yeast extract 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 62.80$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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