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Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum
Good Molecules

Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 6 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum glides on smoothly and dries fast to replenish moisture and leave skin feeling smooth.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl glucoside.

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).

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~4.3–6.4%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~2.8–4.2%
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~2.1–3.2%
Glyceryl glucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer~1.2–1.8%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.55–1.3%
Polyglutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.4–0.9%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps 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~0.05–0.2%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.35%
Evens skin tone
Side benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid
May help

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Capryloyl salicylic acid—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.55–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Panthenol~4.3–6.4%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Propanediol~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
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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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Glyceryl glucoside~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Caprylyl glyceryl ether~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate se~0.55–1.3%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.45–1.1%
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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Polyglutamic acid~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemish
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Beta-glucan~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

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-glucan
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
Ingredient list view

Water, Panthenol, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glyceryl glucoside, Caprylyl glyceryl ether, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglutamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Beta-glucan, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

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Product summary

"Good Molecules - Buy Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum Australia - Korean Skin Care and Beauty" is effective for: Moisturizing and Exfoliation

This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 4.30% - 6.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
  • Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%, polyglutamic acid 0.40% - 0.90%, glyceryl glucoside 1.20% - 1.80%, glycerin 2.10% - 3.20% and panthenol 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Good Molecules" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 43.50A$ in Australia.

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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.

  1. 1
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Treatment of Xerosis with a Topical Formulation Containing Glyceryl Glucoside, Natural Moisturizing Factors, and Ceramideeuropepmc.org
Good Molecules B5 Hydrating Body Serum
Good MoleculesB5 Hydrating Body Serum
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