Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“Get super saturated hydration for the driest of skin conditions.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster will hydrate, smooth and minimise fine lines, restoring your skin's moisture balance.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMelissa officinalis leaf extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansGlycolipids~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed algin~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginChlorella vulgaris extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractMaris aqua~0.45–1.05%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPpg-5-ceteth-20~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Glycolipids, Hydrolyzed algin, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Maris aqua, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Lavandula angustifolia oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| DermalogicaSkin Hydrating BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | AROMATICALively SuperBarrier Cica-Panthenol Serum | KAINEKombu Barrier Ampoule | NINE LESSHydra-Max Deep Infusion Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | — | $20.27 | $12.39 | $15.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Ceramide Np | Ceramide As |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dermalogica - Skin Hydrating Booster" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.90% - 2.30% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.15% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.55%, panthenol 0.40% - 0.60%, glycerin 0.50% - 0.70%, panthenol 1.90% - 2.30%, glycerin 3.20% - 3.90%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 4.20% - 5.20% and sodium hyaluronate 7.10% - 8.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 79.20A$ up to 99.00A$ in Australia, from 58.00$ up to 69.00$ in the United States, from 41.99£ up to 69.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 628.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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