Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Xylitylglucoside + 9 moreWorks
“Hydra-Boost Face Serum”
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:
anhydroxylitol, betaine.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, dicaprylyl ether.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Propanediol~5.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl ether~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherC14-22 alcohols~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsXylitylglucoside~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideBetaine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDistarch phosphate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ectoin~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinRibose~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta vulgaris root extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractSpinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractAnhydroxylitol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolCichorium intybus root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–0.7%
- 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 powderHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilOctyldodecanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPalmaria palmata extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideLevulinic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sclerotium gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXylitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium levulinate~0.25–0.4%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateP-anisic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Phytic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, C14-22 alcohols, Xylitylglucoside, Betaine, Distarch phosphate, Ectoin, Ribose, Beta vulgaris root extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Anhydroxylitol, Cichorium intybus root extract, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Palmaria palmata extract, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Levulinic acid, Sclerotium gum, Xylitol, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Parfum, Sodium levulinate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, P-anisic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Phytic acid, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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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.
| CultivHydra-Boost Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BloomeffectsTulip Dew Drops | HanskinHyaluron Pink Capsule Serum | Laboratoires de BiarritzHYDRA-PROTECT + Replenishing Serum Face Organic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | — | $55.00 | $22.00 | $32.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactobionic Acid | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cultiv - Hydra-Boost Face Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (anhydroxylitol 0.55% - 0.80%, betaine 1.60% - 1.90%, xylitylglucoside 1.90% - 2.30% and glycerin 3.80% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.47£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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