Glowbiotics MD MYHERO Probiotic Firming and Replenishing Lotion
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingMyristoyl nonapeptide-3, Sodium hyaluronate + 13 moreStrong evidence
“MYHERO Probiotic Firming and Replenishing Lotion”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalene.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: myristoyl nonapeptide-3
Anti-agingMyristoyl nonapeptide-3, Beta-glucan + 2 moreModerate evidence
“Sepilift DPHP is a clinically proven amino acid complex, which creates a triple-firming action to smooth the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and boost skin’s natural elasticity levels.”
This product contains myristoyl nonapeptide-3. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Squalene, Beta-glucan + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- 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 alcoholPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateButylene glycol~1.6–2.5%
- 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 glycolEthyl macadamiate~1.4–2.1%
Caprylyl methicone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.7%
- 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 triglyceridePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSilica~0.8–1.2%
Behenyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPeg-12 dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateNiacinamide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideMyristoyl nonapeptide-3~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Myristoyl nonapeptide-3Squalene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateXanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Butylene glycol, Ethyl macadamiate, Caprylyl methicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Silica, Behenyl alcohol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Niacinamide, Myristoyl nonapeptide-3, Squalene, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Xanthan gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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| Glowbiotics MDMYHERO Probiotic Firming and Replenishing LotionYOUR PRODUCT | THE FACE SHOPDr.Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer | PCA SKINIdeal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel | Up&UpPM Facial Moisturizing Lotion - - up & up™ | |
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| Match | — | 71% | 70% | 70% |
| Price | $99.00 | $21.70−$77.30 | $94.00−$5.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide As | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Glowbiotics MD - MYHERO Probiotic Firming and Replenishing Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Glowbiotics MD - MYHERO Probiotic Firming and Replenishing Lotion ticks this box. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalene, cetyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.10% - 0.30%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (myristoyl nonapeptide-3 0.10% - 0.50%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Price
The product retails for 99.00$ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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