Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Hydra Defense Gel”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: sphingolipids, isodecyl neopentanoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinUrea~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaSodium pca~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTrehalose~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolyquaternium-51~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Triacetin~1.7–2%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIsodecyl neopentanoate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateHoney~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyPhospholipids~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSphingolipids~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsHyaluronic acid~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateTrehalose~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSerine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerinePentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAlgin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPullulan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanDisodium phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePotassium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Lactococcus ferment lysate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateCydonia oblonga leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTrideceth-6~0.15–0.3%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.01–0.05%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.01–0.05%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePolyglyceryl-3 caprate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 caprateEthylene brassylate~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Urea, Sodium pca, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Sodium hyaluronate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Honey, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Hyaluronic acid, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Trehalose, Serine, Pentylene glycol, Algin, Caprylyl glycol, Pullulan, Disodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Cydonia oblonga leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Ethylene brassylate
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| ClinidermHydra Defense GelYOUR PRODUCT | SkinCeuticalsHydrating B5 Gel - GWP | endota spaSensitive H20 Gel | Indeed LabsIndeed Labs hydraluron moisture jelly | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 57% |
| Price | — | — | $107.88 | $27.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Calcium Pantothenate | Betaine | Biosaccharide Gum-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Final report on the safety assessment of triacetinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseasesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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