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Cellex-C Skin Hydration Complex
Cellex-C

Cellex-C Skin Hydration Complex

Efficacy58/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Glycine, Hyaluronic acid + 1 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Cellex-C Skin Hydration Complex, when used with a moisturizer, will work to restore moisture for a healthier- and younger-looking complexion.”
Source: Dermstore

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycine, hyaluronic acid.

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).

GlycineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function~1.9–2.8%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne 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~5.2–7.8%
ProlineKey activeEffect: Medium~3.7–5.5%
Anti-aging
Hyaluronic acid
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Featuring Hyaluronic acid, the skin's natural moisturizer, and complexIt, this gel includes amino acids and ellagic acid to promote collagen production and prevent age spots.”
Source: Dermstore

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient punica granatum extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne 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~5.2–7.8%
Evens skin tone
Punica granatum extract
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Featuring Hyaluronic acid, the skin's natural moisturizer, and complexIt, this gel includes amino acids and ellagic acid to promote collagen production and prevent age spots.”
Source: Dermstore

This product contains ingredients (punica granatum extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Punica granatum extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~1.2–1.8%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Punica granatum extract
Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum 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.

Punica granatum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 flagged ingredient
Low risk
We flag 1 ingredient with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hyaluronic acid~5.2–7.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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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Proline~3.7–5.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Glycine~1.9–2.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Punica granatum extract~1.2–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

More about Punica granatum extract
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Hyaluronic acid, Proline, Glycine, Punica granatum extract, Phenoxyethanol

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Product summary

"Cellex-C - Skin Hydration Complex" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycine 1.90% - 2.80% and hyaluronic acid 5.20% - 7.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails from 116.41$ up to 122.00$ in the United States, for 70.03CA$ in Canada and for 149.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiencyjamanetwork.com
  4. 4
    Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjectsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cellex-C Skin Hydration Complex
Cellex-CSkin Hydration Complex
Buy at Dermstore$131.00$131.00as of 10/23 00:38 GMT

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Buy at Dermstore$131.00$131.00as of 10/23 00:38 GMT

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.