Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 11 moreWorks
“Glow On Base Hydra”
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:
fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, TocopherolMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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 · Centella asiatica extract, TocopherolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinMethyl gluceth-20~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Dimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Undecane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneSalvia hispanica seed extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractCentella asiatica extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.7–1.05%
- 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 crosspolymerTromethamine~0.55–0.8%
Tridecane~0.45–0.7%
Fructooligosaccharides~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesSaccharide hydrolysate~0.4–0.6%
Pearl extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pullulan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPhenyl trimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeMica~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaDiamond powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderTourmaline~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ruby powder~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amethyst powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Topaz~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCi 77510~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia sappan bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77489~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.3%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHydrolyzed corallina officinalis~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Undecane, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Tridecane, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide hydrolysate, Pearl extract, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Xanthan gum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Pullulan, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Mica, Diamond powder, Tourmaline, Ruby powder, Amethyst powder, Topaz, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Ci 77510, Caesalpinia sappan bark extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77489, Tin oxide, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polysorbate 20, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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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.
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| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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