

Based on the ingredient list, "Darphin - Hydraskin Rich -Protective Moisturizing Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, squalene, hydrogenated vegetable oil and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
The product retails for 39.00$ in the United States and for 40.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Hydraskin Rich -Protective Moisturizing Cream
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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:
glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
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
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract, squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tridecyl trimellitate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Olive oil decyl esters, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Salicornia herbacea extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Cyathea medullaris leaf extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Inulin, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Palmitic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Squalene, Sodium stearate, Sodium carbomer, Cellulose gum, Carbomer, Oleic acid, Xanthan gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol

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