First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydration Boost Serum
Works for
MoisturizingColloidal oatmeal, Panthenol + 6 moreWorks well
“What it is: A non-sticky, lightweight, hydrating serum that quickly boosts moisture and provides up to 24 hours of hydration for all skin types to appear dewy and plump.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: colloidal oatmeal, panthenol
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The hydrating formula with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and colloidal oatmeal leaves skin looking healthy and youthful.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow 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~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~3.5–5.2%
Sorbitan oleate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSqualane~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSoluble collagen~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenSodium hyaluronate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolColloidal oatmeal~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealAllantoin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.8%
- 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 crosspolymerSodium pca~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Sorbitan oleate, Squalane, Soluble collagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Colloidal oatmeal, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Hydration Boost SerumYOUR PRODUCT | It CosmeticsBye Bye Redness Serum | Mila MoursiHyaluronic Acid Restorative Elixir | OXYjetSerum 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | $39.00 | $29.86−$9.14 | $98.00+$59.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Glucosamine | Glycosphingolipids |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"First Aid Beauty - Ultra Repair Hydration Boost Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.00% - 1.50%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.15% - 0.55%, panthenol 1.00% - 1.50%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 1.90%, soluble collagen 1.50% - 2.30% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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