Darphin Serums Hydraskin Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum
Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Restore the skin's moisture balance with Darphin Hydraskin Intense Moisturising Serum, an intensely nourishing skin serum that helps relieve skin tightness, dry patches, and inflammation.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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: urea
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Punica granatum fruit extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolMethyl gluceth-20~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilImperata cylindrica root extract~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractPunica granatum fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractMalachite extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractSodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.75–1.1%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.6–0.9%
Trehalose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium pca~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium polyacrylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylate1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.7%
Polyquaternium-51~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Urea~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCarbomer~0.3–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-20, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Malachite extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium pca, Sodium polyacrylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyquaternium-51, Urea, Carbomer, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| DarphinSerums Hydraskin Intensive Skin-Hydrating SerumYOUR PRODUCT | G.M. CollinHYDRAMUCINE OPTIMAL SERUM | LumeneNordic Hydra [Lähde] Aqua Serum | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Brilliance Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | $38.80 | $68.96+$30.16 | $13.78−$25.02 | $261.51+$222.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Darphin - Serums Hydraskin Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium pca 0.50% - 0.75%, trehalose 0.55% - 0.85%, sodium hyaluronate 0.95% - 1.20%, imperata cylindrica root extract 1.70% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 31.25£ up to 987.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 51.66CA$ up to 113.00CA$ in Canada, for 331.58A$ in Australia and for 34.96$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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