"Cien - Aqua Gel Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. 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. Panthenol and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol, dibutyl adipate and dicaprylyl carbonate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.70% - 1.05%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

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The product retails for 15.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Its complexes, with glycerin and panthenol, promote hydration and regulate the water balance of the skin.

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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: 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: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dimethicone 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The valuable active ingredients of this cream improve the appearance of the skin, provide a feeling of softness and prevent premature aging caused by sun exposure.

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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.

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.3% - 0.55%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

benzyl alcohol 0.15% - 0.3%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dibutyl adipate 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dibutyl adipate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Coco-caprylate, Disodium edta, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide, Allantoin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzoic acid, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Dehydroacetic acid, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Panicum miliaceum extract, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Pectin, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Tannic acid, Ci 42051, Potassium sorbate, Sodium sulfate

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Key ingredients	panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: ceramide np avena sativa kernel flour +2 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +2 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside pullulan +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +5 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +1 more Other: madecassoside dimethiconol +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: lactic acid urea +6 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide urea +8 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: beta-glucan camellia oleifera leaf extract +5 more
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Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? +5 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	cinnamomum cassia bark extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	bht Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? peg-8 beeswax Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +23 more

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