Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 9
Key actives
Product Summary
"Dermalogica - Hydration On-the-go" 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
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this product (1.00% - 1.30%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.25% - 0.45%, arginine 0.20% - 0.40%, diglycerin 0.25% - 0.45%, hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, arginine 0.20% - 0.40%, glutamic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, pantolactone 0.20% - 0.40%, glycine 0.20% - 0.40%, alanine 0.20% - 0.40%, pca 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.20% - 0.40%, betaine 0.20% - 0.40%, lactobacillus ferment 0.20% - 0.40%, polyglutamic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, anhydroxylitol 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium pca 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40%, hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, hydroxyethyl urea 0.20% - 0.40%, xylitylglucoside 0.20% - 0.40%, glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%, urea 0.45% - 0.65% and trehalose 2.20% - 2.60%). 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.
Price
The product retails for 49.00$ in the United States and for 49.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Works for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Included, you'll find Daily Milkfoliant 13g Calming vegan exfoliating powder refines skin texture while aiding the skin's hydration shield.
Source: Face the future
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.
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
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
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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)
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
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
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydration On-the-go
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: linoleic acid, urea
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
An emollient that softens the skin
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a nice product consistency
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Might have some moisturizing properties
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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)
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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
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.
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
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
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
An emollient that softens the skin
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)
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
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
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Hedera helix extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Trehalose, Algin, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Serine, Linoleic acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Cananga odorata flower oil, Urea, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pullulan, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Sodium citrate, Disodium phosphate, Palmitoyl hydroxypropyltrimonium amylopectin/glycerin crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium phosphate, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Methylpropanediol, Polysorbate 60, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Aminomethyl propanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxystearic acid, Myristic acid, Bht, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, 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, Milk, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium bicarbonate, Sorbitol, Zea mays starch, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Saccharomyces ferment, Oryza sativa starch, Magnesium oxide, Citric acid, Tapioca starch, Avena sativa kernel protein, Camellia oleifera seed extract, Silica, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Inulin, Cassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Silybum marianum seed oil, Kaolin, Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, Papain, Hyaluronic acid, Avena sativa kernel extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Avena sativa bran extract, Glycine soja oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Sea salt, Maris sal, Juniperus virginiana oil, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Tocopherol, Castoryl maleate, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Diglycerin, Maltodextrin, Lauroyl lysine, Arginine, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Beta-carotene, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Dextrin, Sodium palmitate, Sodium chloride, Acacia senegal gum, Sodium citrate, Water, O-cymen-5-ol, Limonene, Linalool
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