Clean & Clear Hydrating Gel Face Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydrating Gel Face Moisturizer”
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, propylene glycol.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dimethicone~5.7–8.6%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPolyacrylamide~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCetearyl olivate~1.7–2.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethiconol~1.4–2%
- 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 DimethiconolSorbitan olivate~1–1.5%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerCarbomer~0.35–0.85%
- 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 CarbomerLaureth-7~0.35–0.8%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 glycolC12-14 pareth-12~0.15–0.65%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Sorbitan olivate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Parfum, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Propylene glycol, C12-14 pareth-12, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide, Unknown, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| Clean & ClearHydrating Gel Face MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | C&C by Clean & ClearDon't Flake Gel Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% |
| Price | — | $16.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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