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Grant SCIENCE WATER Moist Lotion

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 2.9% - 4.3%Alanine 1.2% - 1.8%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Grant SCIENCE WATER - Moist Lotion" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Grant SCIENCE WATER - Moist Lotion ticks this box. Alanine, algae extract, arginine, aspartic acid and diglycerin 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). Algae extract, arginine, chondrus crispus extract and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.90% - 4.30%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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.

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The product retails for 75.25$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moist Lotion

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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, algae extract.

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, chondrus crispus extract.

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

aspartic acid 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

chondrus crispus extract 1.8% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

diglycerin 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

allantoin 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: aspartic acid, serine, threonine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

threonine 0.4% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

serine 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: alanine.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

alanine 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

alanine 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Evens 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

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Potential irritants

citrus reticulata extract 0.3% - 0.7%

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citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract 0.15% - 0.65%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

chondrus crispus extract 1.8% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

algae extract 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

diglycerin 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

butylene glycol 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Diglycerin, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic acid, Unknown, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Algae extract, Sodium lactate, Arginine, Allantoin, Trehalose, Pca, Sodium pca, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Silver

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Key ingredients	niacinamide algae extract +14 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +12 more Other: adenosine betaine +7 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +12 more Other: adenosine betaine +7 more	Common: niacinamide glycine +11 more Other: hexapeptide-11 hexapeptide-9 +31 more	Common: niacinamide isoleucine +7 more Other: ceramide ng ceramide np +12 more	Common: niacinamide histidine +9 more Other: madecassoside ceramide ap +11 more	Common: niacinamide arginine +8 more Other: adenosine panthenol +12 more	Common: niacinamide glycine +10 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +10 more	Common: niacinamide glycine +10 more Other: bakuchiol gluconolactone +12 more	Common: niacinamide glycine +10 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 ceramide np +14 more	Common: niacinamide glycine +8 more Other: anhydroxylitol adenosine +19 more	Common: niacinamide aspartic acid +8 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +12 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? citrus reticulata extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower water Has skin benefit? +7 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	boswellia carterii resin extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +20 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? diglycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed collagen Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed collagen Has skin benefit? +60 more	collagen extract Has skin benefit? diglycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more

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Grant SCIENCE WATER Moist Lotion

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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