Galénic

Galénic Beauté de Nuit Chrono-Active Aqua-Gel

Name: Galénic - Beauté de Nuit Chrono-Active Aqua-Gel
Brand: Galénic

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 6 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Upon awakening, the face is hydrated, detoxified, more beautiful, perfumed with light fragrant notes of lotus and powdered scents of mimosa and iris.”

Source: Cocoon Center

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: dimethicone, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–6.1%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.2–3.2%

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~0.2–0.8%

Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~0.15–0.65%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.9–1.3%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2%

Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.7–2.6%

Exfoliation

Papain

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“Its formula contains several active ingredients , Macro-protease caricacée of papaya, it removes dead skin cells without irritating, revealing a natural glow.”

Source: Cocoon Center

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~3.7–5.6%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.7%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~1–1.5%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.9–1.3%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~1.4–2%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~3.7–5.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Hexanediol~2.7–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Dimethicone~2.2–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Algin~1.4–2%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Bht~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ci 42090~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Caprylyl glycol~0.9–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Methyl gluceth-20~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Papain~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Algin, Bht, Ci 42090, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Methyl gluceth-20, Papain, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
3
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
4
Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net

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