Face Reality Skincare Hydrabalance Hydrating Gel
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 moreWorks
“Product name: Hydrabalance Hydrating Gel”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinSyringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Totarol~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenyl t-butylnitrone~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.8–2.2%
- 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 juice powderCananga odorata flower oil~1.5–1.8%
Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oilLavandula angustifolia oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractHamamelis virginiana water~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAlcohol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 AlcoholCitric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AlcoholCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Syringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract, Totarol, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Phenyl t-butylnitrone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cananga odorata flower oil, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Carbomer, Alcohol, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| Face Reality SkincareHydrabalance Hydrating GelYOUR PRODUCT | AfroditaHYALURON MINERAL Intensive moisturising gel | VagisilProHydrate External Hydrating Gel | TOSOWOONGSuper Aqua Cooling Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $11.54 | $27.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | — | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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