Germaine de Capuccini Hydracure Hydractive Cream Normal / Combination
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Glycerin + 12 moreGood evidence
“Hydracure Hydractive Cream Normal / Combination”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isohexadecane~8.3–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDecyl cocoate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateHydrogenated didecene~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolArachidyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholGlycerin~1.5–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.2–1.4%
- 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 acidAlteromonas ferment filtrate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBehenyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
Nylon-12~0.6–0.9%
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholLactic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesHydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm kernel glyceridesAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 crosspolymerTriethanolamine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.25%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isohexadecane, Decyl cocoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Hydrogenated didecene, Pentylene glycol, Arachidyl alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Alteromonas ferment filtrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Nylon-12, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Lactic acid, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, O-cymen-5-ol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Cinnamyl alcohol, Linalool, Eugenol
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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.
| Germaine de CapucciniHydracure Hydractive Cream Normal / CombinationYOUR PRODUCT | January LabsRetexturizing Night Cream | PRIORI SkincareLCA - Skin Renewal Cream | Pai SkincareSalvation Jane Echium Hyaluronic Acid Omega Rich Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | — | — | $78.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate | Beta-Sitosterol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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