Judging from the ingredient list, "Gatineau - Perfection Ultime Radiance Perfecting Drops" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, trehalose and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and prunus amygdalus dulcis oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 34.30£ up to 49.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 60.10CA$ in Canada and from 15.75$ up to 17.00$ in the United States.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Leaves skin vibrant, luminous, even in tone and protected from environmental aggressors Sunflower Oil is rich in nutrients, Fatty Acids and Antioxidants and is deeply hydrating Blurring Microspheres instantly glides over skin to blur fine lines, pores and improve texture .

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This product contains serine. 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.

serine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

creating a natural dewy radiance Hyaluronic Acid deeply nourishes for plump, soft skin Results.

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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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

trehalose 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

urea 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic Acid plumps skin with a surge of moisture, while Vitamin C lends the complexion a vibrant and more even tone.

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

yeast extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

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benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.75%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

citronellol 0.2% - 0.35%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

cetearyl alcohol 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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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

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Dipropylene glycol, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Trehalose, Urea, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract, Yeast extract, Centella asiatica extract, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Citronellol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Geraniol, Algin, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Pullulan, Linalool, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium phosphate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Ci 14700, Ci 19140

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Key ingredients	urea butyrospermum parkii butter +12 more	Common: urea dimethicone +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +6 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +8 more	Common: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more Other: fructose myristyl myristate +4 more	Common: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: fructose glycine +5 more	Common: urea dimethicone +5 more Other: adenosine biosaccharide gum-1 +8 more	Common: urea serine +5 more Other: niacinamide sh-oligopeptide-1 +18 more	Common: urea trehalose +7 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +17 more	Common: urea urea +16 more Other: anhydroxylitol anhydroxylitol +11 more	Common: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more Other: lactic acid cyclopentasiloxane +7 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more Other: niacinamide retinyl palmitate +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +46 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +104 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +56 more

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