Boring Without You FACE FLOOD AQUAPORIN SOOTHING HYDRATING GEL MOISTURISER
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Madecassoside + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: madecassoside.
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, MadecassosideWorks well
“5% Niacinamide and 3% Barrier Strength Complex to improve skin tone while visibly reinforcing your barrier – meaning yourskin is smoother, stronger, and healthier-looking.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: madecassoside.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Madecassoside + 15 moreWorks well
“FACE FLOOD AQUAPORIN SOOTHING HYDRATING GEL MOISTURISER”
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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: sphingolipids, behenyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, niacinamide
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · NiacinamideWorks well
“5% Niacinamide Clinically proven to improve skin tone, support your skin barrier, minimise the look of pores, and improve the appearance of oil and blemishes.Full ingredients list Aqua, Niacinamide, Glycerin,”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Madecassoside, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Niacinamide~5.4–6.6%
- 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 NiacinamideGlycerin~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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateMethyl trimethicone~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconePolyacrylate-13~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Glyceryl glucoside~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideXylitylglucoside~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyisobutene~0.6–0.9%
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholGlyceryl dibehenate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTribehenin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninBehenyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl behenate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateArachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMadecassoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about Madecassoside1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhospholipids~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCyanocobalamin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminSphingolipids~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsSodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateP-anisic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Methyl trimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Glyceryl glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Chlorphenesin, Arachidyl alcohol, Glyceryl dibehenate, Xylitol, Tribehenin, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl behenate, Arachidyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene glycol, Madecassoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phospholipids, Cyanocobalamin, Sphingolipids, Sodium citrate, P-anisic acid, Tocopherol
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| Boring Without YouFACE FLOOD AQUAPORIN SOOTHING HYDRATING GEL MOISTURISERYOUR PRODUCT | BootsNo7 HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | No7HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | URIIDNeroli Garden Hydro Soothing Cream | |
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| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 79% |
| Price | — | — | $24.99 | $24.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Boring Without You - FACE FLOOD™ AQUAPORIN SOOTHING HYDRATING GEL MOISTURISER" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (anhydroxylitol, glyceryl glucoside, xylitylglucoside and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (sphingolipids, arachidyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate and pentylene glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.15% - 0.70% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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