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MoisturizingGlycerin, Chondrus crispus powder + 5 moreWorks
“Hydrogel Very Simple Pack”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus grandis seed extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMedium 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%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinCalcium chloride~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideCeratonia siliqua gum~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumXanthan gum~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gum1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%
Pentylene glycol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.2–1.9%
Butylene glycol~1–1.5%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChondrus crispus powder~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderCitrus grandis seed extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bambusa textilis stem extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSalix alba bark extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHydroxyethylcellulose~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCeramide np~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Calcium chloride, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus crispus powder, Citrus grandis seed extract, Bambusa textilis stem extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Salix alba bark extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide np
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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.
| COSRXHydrogel Very Simple PackYOUR PRODUCT | KlairsMoist Soothing Tencel Sheet Mask | Purito SEOULDermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack | AbibCollagen Eye Patch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | $27.98 | — | $10.01−$17.97 | $14.91−$13.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"COSRX - Hydrogel Very Simple Pack" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.05% - 0.15%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.60% - 6.90% and sodium hyaluronate 0.01% - 0.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 23.19£ up to 26.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 34.20CA$ in Canada and for 27.98$ 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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