Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Gelidiella acerosa extract + 14 moreWorks
“Lightweight water-jelly moisturizer delivers 24-hour hydration repair plus pollution protection.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Gelidiella acerosa extractMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Water~12–15%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCucumis sativus fruit extract~1.9–2.3%
- 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 extractHypnea musciformis extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractGelidiella acerosa extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractHordeum vulgare extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPadina pavonica thallus extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractHelianthus annuus seedcake~1.1–1.4%
Sucrose~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCaffeine~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxyethyl urea~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaHydrolyzed rice extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed rice extractSorbitol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium polyaspartate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
More about Sodium polyaspartatePpg-6-decyltetradeceth-30~0.5–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Propylene glycol dicaprate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrehalose~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
Carbomer~0.4–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
Hexylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneButylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractHypnea musciformis extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractGelidiella acerosa extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractHordeum vulgare extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPadina pavonica thallus extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractHelianthus annuus seedcake~0.5–0.75%
Sucrose~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCaffeine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxyethyl urea~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaHydrolyzed rice extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed rice extractSorbitol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium polyaspartate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
More about Sodium polyaspartatePpg-6-decyltetradeceth-30~0.35–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Propylene glycol dicaprate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrehalose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolysorbate 80~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.25–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Water, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Sucrose, Caffeine, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl urea, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Sorbitol, Sodium polyaspartate, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Caprylyl glycol, Trehalose, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Sucrose, Caffeine, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl urea, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Sorbitol, Sodium polyaspartate, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Caprylyl glycol, Trehalose, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| CliniqueDramatically Different Hydrating JellyYOUR PRODUCT | Hada laboTokyo Skin Plumping Gel | MuradMoisturisers Nutrient-Charged Water Gel | Estée LauderRevitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Soft Milky Lotion Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | $13.50 | $19.99+$6.49 | $58.40+$44.90 | $100.00+$86.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glucosyl Ceramide | Niacinamide | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Marine Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Benefits: A Reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
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