CODAGE Moisturising and Energizing Skin Care Water
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-15, Acetyl hexapeptide-37 + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Moisturising and Energizing Skin Care Water”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-37, acetyl tetrapeptide-15
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Acetyl tetrapeptide-15Moderate evidence
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-37, acetyl tetrapeptide-15. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Jasminum officinale flower water, ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Jasminum officinale flower water~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
More about Jasminum officinale flower waterPropanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractDunaliella salina extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderGlycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidBiosaccharide gum-4~0.95–1.45%
Plankton extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractMannitol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolAcetyl hexapeptide-37~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-37Butylene glycol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 glycolAcetyl tetrapeptide-15~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-15Sodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 citrate1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium gluconate~0.05–0.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Jasminum officinale flower water, Propanediol, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Biosaccharide gum-4, Plankton extract, Mannitol, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Butylene glycol, Acetyl tetrapeptide-15, Sodium citrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "CODAGE - Moisturising and Energizing Skin Care Water" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-37 0.35% - 0.85% and acetyl tetrapeptide-15 0.30% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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