Clinique iD: Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly + ACC for Irritation
Works for
MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Sodium hyaluronate + 22 moreWorks well
“Dramatically DifferentTM Hydrating Jelly delivers 24-hour hydration repair plus pollution protection.”
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:
algae extract, glycerin.
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: algae extract, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
ExfoliationSide benefit · Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
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%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~5.1–6.3%
- 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~4.1–5%
- 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~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCucumis sativus fruit extract~2.2–2.7%
- 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~1.8–2.2%
- 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~1.5–1.9%
- 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~1–1.2%
- 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~1–1.3%
Sucrose~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxyethyl urea~0.35–0.65%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium polyaspartate~0.3–0.55%
- 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-30~0.3–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Propylene glycol dicaprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrehalose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolysorbate 80~0.25–0.4%
Carbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
Hexylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.25–0.4%
- 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~0.25–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHypnea musciformis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractCaffeine~0.25–0.4%
- 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 CaffeineCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAlgae extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractSaccharomyces lysate extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentGelidiella acerosa extract~0.25–0.4%
- 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 extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractPhytosphingosine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineTaurine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineYeast extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 61570~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
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, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Hypnea musciformis extract, Caffeine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Algae extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Phytosphingosine, Taurine, Yeast extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 61570, Ci 19140
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| CliniqueiD: Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly + ACC for IrritationYOUR PRODUCT | Lab Series For MenAge Rescue Water-Charged Gel Cream | Lab Series Skincare for MenAge Rescue+ Water-Charged Gel Cream | DermaticaSoothing Centella Gel Moisturiser | |
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| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | — | — | $63.06 | $17.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 14 | 9 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | Acetyl Glucosamine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Clinique - iD™: Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Jelly + ACC for Irritation" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.55% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Humectants (faex 0.40% - 0.60%, lactobacillus ferment 0.45% - 0.65%, saccharomyces lysate extract 0.45% - 0.65%, algae extract 0.60% - 0.85%, glycerin 0.50% - 0.75%, trehalose 0.45% - 0.70%, hydroxyethyl urea 0.60% - 0.95%, sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 0.95%, sucrose 0.70% - 1.05% and glycerin 2.60% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 41.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 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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