Earth Harbor Naturals CLOUDBURST Balancing Gel Hydrator
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing3 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“This gel-to-liquid essence absorbs effortlessly, hydrating and plumping skin for a softer, more refined appearance.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Cassia senna leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCassia senna leaf extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactobacillus/nereocystis leutkeana ferment filtrate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractLawsonia inermis flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAcacia senegal gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumPropanediol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cassia senna leaf extract, Lactobacillus/nereocystis leutkeana ferment filtrate, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Lawsonia inermis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acacia senegal gum, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Lycium Barbarum and Human Healthlink.springer.com
- 5Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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