Glow Hub Beauty

Glow Hub Beauty Barrier Builder Boosted & Bouncy Ceramide Moisturiser

Name: Glow Hub Beauty - Barrier Builder Boosted & Bouncy Ceramide Moisturiser
Brand: Glow Hub Beauty

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Phytosphingosine, Ceramide ap + 27 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Barrier Builder Boosted & Bouncy Ceramide Moisturiser”

Source: Glowhubs

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: alanine, arginine.

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: arginine, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, tetraacetylphytosphingosine

PhytosphingosineHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect~0.1–0.4%

Ceramide apHero· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~0.1–0.35%

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~0.1–0.45%

TetraacetylphytosphingosineHeroEffect: High~0.05–0.25%

Ceramide eopHero· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~0.05–0.2%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~4.1–6.1%

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~3.4–5%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.4–2.1%

InulinKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking~0.35–0.85%

ThreonineKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.1–0.35%

CholesterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.1–0.4%

ProlineKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.4%

TyrosineKey activeEffect: High~0.05–0.25%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.05–0.2%

Aspartic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.25%

HistidineKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.05–0.2%

IsoleucineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function~0.05–0.25%

LysineKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.05–0.25%

SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.05–0.25%

AlanineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking~0.05–0.25%

Glutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.3%

GlycineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function~0.05–0.25%

GlycosphingolipidsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin~0.05–0.2%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~2.6–3.9%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.5%

C13-14 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.15–0.5%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.1–0.45%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.15–0.5%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Threonine, Aspartic acid + 2 more

May help

This product contains aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.

ThreonineKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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~0.1–0.35%

Aspartic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.25%

LysineKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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~0.05–0.25%

SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 flagged ingredients

Medium risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

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

2 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

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~4.1–6.1%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~4.1–6.1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Glycerin~3.4–5%

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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Propylene glycol~2.6–3.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Peg-100 stearate~1.2–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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C13-14 alkane~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Inulin~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Laureth-7~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium gluconate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ceramide np~0.1–0.45%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

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

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Cholesterol~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Stearic acid~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glycine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Ceramide ap~0.1–0.35%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

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Phytosphingosine~0.1–0.4%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Serine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Glutamic acid~0.05–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Aspartic acid~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

More about Aspartic acid

Tetraacetylphytosphingosine~0.05–0.25%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

More about Tetraacetylphytosphingosine

Leucine~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Leucine

Alanine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingEvens skin tone

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

More about Alanine

Lysine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

More about Lysine

Arginine~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

More about Arginine

Tyrosine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

More about Tyrosine

Phenylalanine~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Phenylalanine

Proline~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

More about Proline

Threonine~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

More about Threonine

Valine~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Valine

Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Isoleucine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function

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Histidine~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

More about Histidine

Ceramide eop~0.05–0.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

More about Ceramide eop

Glycosphingolipids~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin

More about Glycosphingolipids

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 alkane, Inulin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Sodium gluconate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Citric acid, Potassium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cholesterol, Stearic acid, Glycine, Ceramide ap, Phytosphingosine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Xanthan gum, Isoleucine, Histidine, Ceramide eop, Glycosphingolipids

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
5
Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tractlink.springer.com
6
Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
7
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systemsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiencyjamanetwork.com
11
Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
12
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
13
Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proofncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmnessncbi.nlm.nih.gov
15
Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
16
Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trialonlinelibrary.wiley.com
17
Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseasespatents.google.com
18
Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
19
Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory propertiesonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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