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“Powered by ClarinsMens’ exclusive Hydra-Resist Phyto Complex—a blend of super-hydrating Organic Houseleek and Organic Leaf of Life extracts—this cooling gel maximizes hydration in a man’s skin, even in the face of extreme temperatures.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium polyacrylate starch~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchPropylene glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeXylitylglucoside~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideParfum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAnhydroxylitol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Xylitol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolHierochloe odorata extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDimethiconol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolDecylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolGymnema sylvestre leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseBiosaccharide gum-4~0.1–0.35%
Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- 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 extractZinc gluconate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Marrubium vulgare extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sempervivum tectorum extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitral~0.05–0.2%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMaris sal~0.01–0.05%
- 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 salIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Xylitylglucoside, Parfum, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Hierochloe odorata extract, Disodium edta, Limonene, Dimethiconol, Decylene glycol, Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Glucose, Biosaccharide gum-4, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Zinc gluconate, Linalool, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sempervivum tectorum extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Citric acid, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal
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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.
| Clarinsmen Super Moisture GelYOUR PRODUCT | No7Hydraluminous Water Surge Gel | BootsNo7 HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | REVOLUTION SKINCARESalicylic Acid & Zinc PCA Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | — | $17.99 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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