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Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum

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Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Avena sativa kernel extract 0.5% - 0.75%Lactic acid 0.55% - 0.8%

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Product summary

"Dermalogica - Circular Hydration Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.70% - 1.05% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (xylitylglucoside 1.40% - 1.70%, sodium pca 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium lactate 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.70%, polyglutamic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, pca 0.30% - 0.55%, pantolactone 0.30% - 0.50%, panthenol 0.70% - 1.05%, lactobacillus ferment 0.30% - 0.50%, hydroxyethyl urea 0.95% - 1.15%, hyaluronic acid 0.50% - 0.75%, glycine 0.30% - 0.50%, glycerin 4.00% - 4.80%, glutamic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, betaine 0.30% - 0.50%, arginine 0.25% - 0.50%, anhydroxylitol 0.30% - 0.55% and alanine 0.30% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails from 59.00$ up to 124.30$ in the United States, from 55.00£ up to 65.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 79.00CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Vegan milky powder exfoliant with Oat and Coconut activ.

Source: Dermalogica

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

lactic acid 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Circular Hydration Serum

Source: From product name

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: alanine, anhydroxylitol.

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: arginine, chondrus crispus extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

sodium hyaluronate 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

sodium lactate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

sodium pca 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Anti-aging

This product contains serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.

serine 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

threonine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

hyaluronic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

avena sativa kernel extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

lactic acid 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

citrus paradisi peel oil 0.35% - 0.6%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria digitata extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

chondrus crispus extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

peg-8 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

glycerin 4% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-8, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Ppg-24-glycereth-24, 1,2-hexanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Dunaliella salina extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Santalum album oil, Laminaria digitata extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Gigartina stellata extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Rosmarinus officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Rosa damascena flower, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Pentylene glycol, Sodium pca, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Polyglutamic acid, Lactobacillus ferment, Lysine hcl, Betaine, Sclerotium gum, Sodium lactate, Pca, Glucose, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Silanetriol, Pantolactone, Glutamic acid, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Amylopectin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	anhydroxylitol lactic acid +22 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +10 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +6 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +10 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +6 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +6 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +19 more	Common: panthenol avena sativa kernel extract +14 more Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +7 more	Common: panthenol avena sativa kernel extract +14 more Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +6 more	Common: panthenol glycine +11 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +13 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +5 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +10 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +5 more Other: madecassic acid pullulan +3 more	Common: panthenol betaine +13 more Other: niacinamide tocopherol	Common: panthenol glycerin +9 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +8 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +4 more Other: tocopherol camellia oleifera seed oil
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	limonene Has skin benefit? tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +56 more	lavandula angustifolia flower water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +47 more	lavandula angustifolia flower water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +46 more	unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? acetamidoethoxyethanol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum

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Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

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