Dermadoctor Picture Porefect Oil-Free Mattifying Moisture Gel
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Magnesium aspartate + 6 moreWorks
“A mattifying gel moisturiser.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, rosa damascena flower 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. 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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Mentha piperita extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa damascena flower water~6–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinBambusa vulgaris extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea salt~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltMagnesium aspartate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateZinc gluconate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateCopper gluconate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can 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 extractAstragalus membranaceus extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Atractylodes macrocephala root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractMentha piperita extract~0.4–0.9%
Citrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Citrus grandis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysorbate 20~0.1–0.35%
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholAlcohol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Glycerin, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Sea salt, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Astragalus membranaceus extract, Atractylodes macrocephala root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Mentha piperita extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus grandis extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene glycol, T-butyl alcohol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| DermadoctorPicture Porefect Oil-Free Mattifying Moisture GelYOUR PRODUCT | Mario BadescuHyaluronic Dew Cream | Biologique RechercheEmulsion Gel Sensible S.R | Lab Series For MenAge Rescue Water-Charged Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $22.10 | $195.88 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Acetyl Hexapeptide-49 | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Lab Series Skincare for Men Age Rescue+ Water-Charged Gel CreamVersed Skin Dew Point Moisturizing Gel
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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