Works for
MoisturizingHyaluronic acid, Proline + 1 moreWorks
“Cellex-C Skin Hydration Complex, when used with a moisturizer, will work to restore moisture for a healthier- and younger-looking complexion.”
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).
Anti-agingHyaluronic acidNot delivered
“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.”
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.
Evens skin tonePunica granatum extractNot delivered
“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.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Punica granatum extractMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hyaluronic acid~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hyaluronic acidProline~3.7–5.5%
Glycine~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycinePunica granatum extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 extractPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Hyaluronic acid, Proline, Glycine, Punica granatum extract, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Cellex-CSkin Hydration ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | Reviva LabsIntercell Hyaluronic Acid Night Gel | Moisturizers & GelsSuperheal O-Live Gel | ArougeMoisture Mist Lotion - 2 Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | $131.00 | $13.50−$117.50 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Pca | Alpha-Arbutin | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cellex-C - Skin Hydration Complex" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycine 1.90% - 2.80% and hyaluronic acid 5.20% - 7.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 116.41$ 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.
- 1Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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