PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
DEFENCE HYDRA JELLY
lactobacillus ferment
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
hyaluronic acid
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
sarcosine
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
pentylene glycol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
hexylene glycol
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
hyaluronic acid
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Potential irritants
pentylene glycol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
hexylene glycol
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
pentylene glycol
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Pentylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Sarcosine, Lactobacillus ferment, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Caprylyl glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
Sources
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging