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MoisturizingGlycerin, Centella asiatica extract + 5 moreWorks
“An instant, lightweight hydration recharger serum that is powerfully effective for deep, lasting hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 7 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.1%
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centella asiatica extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractLavandula angustifolia extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractPeucedanum graveolens extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Might have an antioxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Peucedanum graveolens extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractRose extract~0.3–0.75%
Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractNepeta cataria extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractBaptisia tinctoria root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stellaria media extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCyclopentasiloxane~0.1–0.4%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneTriethylhexanoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinTromethamine~0.1–0.3%
Sclerotium gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%
- 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 crosspolymerTrisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Centella asiatica extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Rose extract, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Stellaria media extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Sclerotium gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trisodium edta, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene
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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.
| belifHungarian Water EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseReal Propolis Water Treatment | TONYMOLYAtoamino Balancing Protein Toner | BYOMAHYDRATING MILKY TONER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $42.00 | $26.60−$15.40 | $28.10−$13.90 | $14.99−$27.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"belif - Hungarian Water Essence" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.35% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 63.00A$ up to 65.00A$ in Australia and from 42.00$ up to 56.00$ 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 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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