Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Mannitol + 9 moreWorks well
“DHC Light & Refreshing Face Lotion is a refreshing type lotion that moisturizes the skin after washing and smoothes the texture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": mannitol, sodium hyaluronate.
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-agingSerine, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“In addition, the complexly blended vitamin complex protects the skin, which is wrinkled, blemishes, and rough skin, with moisture, leading to a youthful impression.”
This product contains serine. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetateMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolMannitol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSorbitol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlucose~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium ascorbate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSerine~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SerineBiotin~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinPanthenol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium citrate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAllantoin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidCarboxymethyl chitosan succinamide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium etidronate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSoluble collagen~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Glucose, Sodium ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Citric acid, Serine, Biotin, Panthenol, Sodium citrate, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Carboxymethyl chitosan succinamide, Tetrasodium etidronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Soluble collagen, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil
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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.
| DHCFor Men High Life Face Lotion - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaBeauty expert glow toner | Beauty of JoseonGinseng Essence Water | AcadermaEquilibria - Stabilizing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $6.15 | $30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Erythritol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"DHC - For Men High Life Face Lotion - 2 Types" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (1.70% - 2.60%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (soluble collagen 0.10% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.30%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.85% and mannitol 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 34.74$ in the United States.
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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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- 2Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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