Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Alcaligenes polysaccharides + 10 moreWorks well
“This toning lotion helps circulate fresh moisture to protect against external damage like dryness.”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, erythritol.
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: alcaligenes polysaccharides, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4May help
This product contains palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Achillea millefolium extract + 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~40–60%
Alcohol~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPeg-8~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Dipropylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAchillea millefolium extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlcaligenes polysaccharides~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesBetula platyphylla japonica bark extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coptis japonica root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractGentiana lutea root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractHydrolyzed collagen~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenMucuna birdwoodiana stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.05–0.2%
- 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 Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Santalum album wood extract~0.05–0.1%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractSoluble proteoglycan~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Algin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginButylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~0.05–0.1%
- 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 CarbomerCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Disodium succinate~0.01–0.05%
Erythritol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolGlycerin~0.01–0.05%
- 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 GlycerinMenthol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate~0.01–0.05%
Pentylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~0.05–0.15%
Sodium chloride~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
- 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 citrateSodium lactate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium metaphosphate~0.01–0.05%
Succinic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Peg-8, Dipropylene glycol, Achillea millefolium extract, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Coptis japonica root extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Mucuna birdwoodiana stem extract, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Santalum album wood extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Soluble proteoglycan, Algin, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Disodium succinate, Erythritol, Glycerin, Menthol, Peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Sodium lactate, Sodium metaphosphate, Succinic acid, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | — | $119.10 | $74.10 | $15.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Lactate | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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