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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium pca + 7 moreWorks
“Kosteuttaa ja hoitaa ihoa”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, betaine.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf waterMedium 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 GlycerinRosa damascena flower water~3.4–5.1%
- 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 waterCucumis sativus fruit extract~2.6–4%
- 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 extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractSodium pca~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaBetaine~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropanediol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHamamelis virginiana leaf water~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium levulinate~0.6–1.4%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlantago major leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholRhamnose~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseXylitylglucoside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosidePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Anhydroxylitol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolGlucose~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGlucuronic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Sodium pca, Betaine, Propanediol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Sodium levulinate, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Plantago major leaf extract, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Rhamnose, Xylitylglucoside, Potassium sorbate, Anhydroxylitol, Glucose, Glucuronic acid, Xylitol
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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.
| CLEANSINGTasapainottava kasvovesiYOUR PRODUCT | Madara CosmeticsBalancing Toner | AtopikSensitive Toner | The INKEY List CAHydro-surge Dewy Face Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | — | $14.56 | — | $13.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil | Vitamin C | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 4Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo studypubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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