
“Adenosine helps to moisturise, locking in essential water to increase comfort and target drier areas.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: dimethicone, cholesterol.
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside, camellia sinensis leaf 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.
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
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 glycolHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneCan 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 AlcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideOne 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 GlycerinNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseA 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 collagenThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractPure 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 TocopherolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA 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
More about DimethiconeHelps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateEthyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Tamarindus indica seed gumUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Alnus firmifolia fruit extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Glucose, Hydrolyzed collagen, Inula britannica flower extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Lonicera caerulea fruit juice, Morinda citrifolia fruit juice, Panax ginseng root extract, Pinus sylvestris cone extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Tocopherol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Citric acid, Di-c12-15 pareth-8 phosphate, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Disodium phosphate, Ethyl oleate, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrogenated lysolecithin, Isohexadecane, Oleyl oleate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Caramel
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
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.
| DecortéLift Dimension Brighten and Plump EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | Meishoku Brilliant ColorsEmollient Extra Lotion - 2 Types | CliniqueEven Better Brighter Milky Lotion | AlbionINFINESSE Pump Matrix Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $20.60 | $53.54 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Acetyl Glucosamine | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Kose Hyalocharge Medicated Whitening Milky LotionEstée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae - Pore Minimizing Hydra Lotion
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.