Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Betaine + 9 moreWorks
“Hydra-Essentiel Emulsion”
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:
betaine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl palmitate.
Anti-agingFurcellaria lumbricalis extractNot delivered
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Highlighted Ingredients , Leaf of Life Reactivates the skin’s self-hydrating power.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideRosa damascena flower water~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterBetaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropanediol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateButylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolSucrose polystearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCaprylyl glycol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.6–0.85%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCetyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitatePotassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholKalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Is claimed to improve skin's ability to produce its natural moisturizers, but solid research is lacking
More about Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extractMarrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMaris sal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSea salt~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rosa damascena flower water, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Sucrose polystearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetyl palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Citric acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal, Sea salt
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| ClarinsHydra-Essentiel EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | VT CosmeticsGlucamune Cream | M-61Major Moisture! | BotanicsHydration Burst Hydrating Day Cream | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $16.22 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 6
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