gilla8 Dual Super Power Essence Booster Hydrating
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 17 moreWorks well
“This essence boosts skin hydration and strengthens the skin barrier to ward off external pollutants.”
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:
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideClitoria ternatea flower extract~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Butylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolSodium chloride~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLimonene~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneButeth-3~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractLinalool~0.15–0.65%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractSodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractAlcohol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 AlcoholHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCanola oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPanthenol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTributyl citrate~0.05–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPropanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCurcuma longa root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHydrolyzed pea protein~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- 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 acidPhytosterols~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsLecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSqualane~0.1–0.35%
- 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 SqualaneOlea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCeramide np~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Clitoria ternatea flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Buteth-3, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Linalool, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Canola oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Panthenol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tributyl citrate, Ci 42090, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Propanediol, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ceramide np, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Butyrospermum parkii butter
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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.
| gilla8Dual Super Power Essence Booster HydratingYOUR PRODUCT | AXISDark Spot Correcting Glow Toner | LABIOTTECollagen Full Up Treatment Essence | the Torriden StoreSolid In Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | — | $14.17 | $25.12 | $29.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ceramide As |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"gilla8 - Dual Super Power Essence Booster Hydrating" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.40%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.20%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.25% and sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails for 18.70$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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- 4Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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