Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Mel + 1 moreWorks
“hyaluronic acid.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, mel.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Menthoxypropanediol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMenthoxypropanediol~1.3–2%
Menthol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carbomer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.55–1.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Etidronic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoceteth-25~0.35–0.85%
Isoceteth-10~0.3–0.7%
Mica~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydroxyapatite~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc oxide~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMel~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Menthoxypropanediol, Menthol, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Etidronic acid, Isoceteth-25, Isoceteth-10, Mica, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Zinc oxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Mel, Unknown
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| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $21.00 | $16.10−$4.90 | $4.16−$16.84 | $88.69+$67.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Arginine | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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