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Dermalogica our hydration heroes - each
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Also formulated with naturally-antioxidant Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Hydro Masque Exfoliant (50 mL) .
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
hydroxyethyl urea
0.15% -
0.3%
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
urea
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
our hydration heroes .
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
hydroxyethyl urea
0.15% -
0.3%
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
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Anti-blemish
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
linoleic acid
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-aging
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
serine
0.45% -
0.65%
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
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Evens skin tone
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
alanine
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
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)
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Anti-oxidation
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
melia azadirachta flower extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
melissa officinalis leaf extract
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
melissa officinalis leaf extract
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
aloe barbadensis extract
4.1% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis extract, Arginine, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon winterianus herb oil, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Hedera helix extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Tocopherol, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Citric acid, Polyquaternium-4, Aspartic acid, Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Ricinoleth-40, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Cream, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Dimethicone, Peg-8, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Saccharide isomerate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, 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, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Sorbitol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl urea, Propanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Betaine, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Acacia decurrens extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Averrhoa carambola fruit extract, Nephelium lappaceum branch/fruit/leaf extract, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Spirulina maxima extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Viola odorata leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Bacillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Triethyl citrate, Peg-75 stearate, Pentylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Phytosteryl oleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, C12-13 pareth-3, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Lactic acid, Butylene glycol, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium alginate, Jojoba esters, Aminomethyl propanol, Polyquaternium-10, Citric acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Gluconic acid, Biosaccharide gum-4, Phytosterols, Sodium benzoate, Xylitol, 3-hexenol, Sodium acetate, Sodium chloride, Isopropyl alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic acid
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