Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Protects and soothes your skin from environmental damage, and offers deep hydration.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Bambusa arundinacea juice~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula alba juice~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trichosanthes kirilowii stem juice~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.4–3.5%
- 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~0.4–1%
Methyl gluceth-20~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Panthenol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycosyl trehalose~1.3–2%
Biosaccharide gum-1~1.1–1.6%
- 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-1Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateDimethicone~0.95–1.4%
- 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 DimethiconeAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.9–1.35%
- 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 crosspolymerHydrogenated lecithin~0.55–1.3%
- 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 lecithinXanthan gum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium pca~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bacillus/rice bran extract/soybean extract ferment filtrate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePoncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.35–0.85%
- 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 extractMagnolia kobus bark extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Propolis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractThujopsis dolabrata branch extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phellinus linteus extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tricholoma matsutake extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.1–0.45%
Trisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Triethanolamine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIngredient list view
Bambusa arundinacea juice, Betula alba juice, Trichosanthes kirilowii stem juice, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Methyl gluceth-20, Panthenol, Glycosyl trehalose, Biosaccharide gum-1, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Potassium pca, Bacillus/rice bran extract/soybean extract ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Magnolia kobus bark extract, Salix alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Propolis extract, Thujopsis dolabrata branch extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Water, Trisodium edta, Triethanolamine
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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.
| BEYONDPhyto Aqua EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. BrandtSoul Dew Essence | I'm fromFig Boosting Essence | BYOMAHYDRATING MILKY TONER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $70.00 | $6.57 | $14.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Fig Fruit Extract | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BEYOND - Phyto Aqua Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.70% - 2.60%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90%, biosaccharide gum-1 1.20% - 1.80%, panthenol 1.70% - 2.60% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 40.30$ 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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