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MoisturizingGlycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 13 moreWorks
“Hydra Life Sorbet Water Essence”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, biosaccharide gum-1.
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: alcaligenes polysaccharides, isohexadecane.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Natural fruit acids offer an extremely gentle peel for a delicate daily exfoliation of the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Menthoxypropanediol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.6–6.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~2–3%
Alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPolymethylsilsesquioxane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneIsohexadecane~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneMaltitol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-32~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-8~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Decyloxazolidinone~0.15–0.55%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMenthoxypropanediol~0.1–0.4%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 acetateParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTetrasodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractLecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Malva sylvestris extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAlcaligenes polysaccharides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbitol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAlgin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Acer saccharum extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractPolyvinyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that if used in high concentration might help to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extractBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCellulose gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.05–0.25%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Bht~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Maltitol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-32, Peg-8, Decyloxazolidinone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Menthoxypropanediol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Tetrasodium edta, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Lecithin, Sodium hydroxide, Malva sylvestris extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Sorbitol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Algin, Sodium metabisulfite, Acer saccharum extract, Polyvinyl alcohol, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Benzyl alcohol, Cellulose gum, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Bht, Ci 42090, Tocopherol
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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.
| DiorHydra Life Sorbet Water EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | D'RANOh Beau White Radiance Hydrating Toner | GoodalDewy Flower Infused Mist | BalmLabsClearBalm Power Elixir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | — | $56.70 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Ceramide Np | Cbd |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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