PRODUCT REVIEW
Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate
Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Its innovative technology, Liquid-Sphere, allies moisturizing fixative actives to anti-oxidant microspheres to neutralize the cycle of dryness and environmental stress that can accelerate skin aging.
acetyl glucosamine
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
algae extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate
trehalose
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
algae extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Evens skin tone
acetyl glucosamine
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
hydrolyzed rice extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Exfoliation
hydroxyethyl urea
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
acetyl glucosamine
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
benzophenone-4
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf water
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
acetyl glucosamine
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
hydroxyethyl urea
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
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
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Potential irritants
benzophenone-4
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf water
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
butylene glycol
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Phenyl trimethicone, Propanediol, Sucrose, Hydroxyethyl urea, Alteromonas ferment extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Algae extract, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Trehalose, Acetyl glucosamine, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Sorbitol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium polyaspartate, Caffeine, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Dextrin palmitate, Dehydroxanthan gum, Citric acid, Benzophenone-4, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Bht, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Ci 61565
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea As Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of N-acetyl-glucosamine on stratum corneum desquamation and water content in human skin
- Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits
- Genomic expression changes induced by topical N-acetyl glucosamine in skin equivalent cultures in vitro
- Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugates
- Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Application of sodium polyaspartate in skin care products
- Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
- Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy