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MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrolyzed collagen + 6 moreWorks
“Hanskin's Hyaluron Skin Essence is a cult-favorite hydrating essence that helps you achieve a radiant, dewy, glass-skin glow.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, pentylene glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow 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~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLinum usitatissimum seed extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenRhus semialata gall extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zostera marina extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCitric acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.5%
- 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 acidSaccharide isomerate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHydrolyzed algin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Rhus semialata gall extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Zostera marina extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Saccharide isomerate, Hydrolyzed algin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| HanskinHyaluron Skin EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | Hada laboGokujun Perfect Gel | BYOMAHYDRATING MILKY TONER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $25.00 | $19.50−$5.50 | $43.04+$18.04 | $14.99−$10.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glucosyl Ceramide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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