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MoisturizingGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid + 11 moreWorks
“The lotion provides a lifting effect on skin and helps to form a barrier against damaging environmental aggressors, while hydrating Aloe replenishes vital moisture.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, arginine.
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: arginine, isononyl isononanoate.
Anti-agingHyaluronic acid, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline + 2 moreNot delivered
“Powered by an Energising Oxygen Complex to encourage the production of collagen, the formula also makes use of Spirulina Maxima, a powerful algae extract, to stimulate skin renewal.”
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.These ingredients - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Menthol, Ethyl menthane carboxamide + 2 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%
Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIsononyl isononanoate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateSpirulina maxima extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hyaluronic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidOryza sativa bran extract~1.4–2.1%
Sodium pca~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1–1.5%
- 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 juiceXylitylglucoside~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolLactic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidArginine~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePolyglutamic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolinePvp~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateDecafluoropentane~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.35–0.75%
- 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 IsohexadecaneDimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymerMenthol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl menthane carboxamide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthyl lactate~0.1–0.45%
Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.1–0.5%
Acrylates copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isononyl isononanoate, Spirulina maxima extract, Hyaluronic acid, Oryza sativa bran extract, Sodium pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Lactic acid, Arginine, Polyglutamic acid, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Pvp, Sodium polyacrylate, Decafluoropentane, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Menthol, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Ethyl menthane carboxamide, Menthyl lactate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Acrylates copolymer, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Ci 42090, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 17200
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| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | — | $55.00 | $9.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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