By BEAUTY BAY Hydrating Overnight Moisture Balm with Hyaluronic Acid and Polyglutamic Acid
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Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydrating Overnight Moisture Balm with Hyaluronic Acid and Polyglutamic Acid”
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:
polyglutamic acid, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Coco-caprylate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCorn starch modified~4.3–6.4%
Water~3.3–5%
Dicaprylyl ether~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherSqualane~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPolyglutamic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidSalicylic acid~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilHydrolyzed rice bran extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might contain an active compound orthosilicic acid that could be helpful to regulate the level of pigment in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydrolyzed rice bran extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.65%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolSaponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quillaja saponaria wood extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Coco-caprylate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Corn starch modified, Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Polyglutamic acid, Salicylic acid, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Hydrolyzed rice bran extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Quillaja saponaria wood extract, Propanediol, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| By BEAUTY BAYHydrating Overnight Moisture Balm with Hyaluronic Acid and Polyglutamic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | BeautycounterCountermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream | PhilosophyClear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer | Good MoleculesBHA Clarify Gel Cream | |
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| Match | — | 74% | 73% | 71% |
| Price | — | $62.00 | $40.00 | $10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Dimethicone | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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