hellobubble Level Up - BALANCING MOISTURIZER
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cannabis sativa seed oil + 9 moreWorks
“This refreshing daily gel moisturizer keeps oily skin feeling balanced, comfortable, and hydrated all day.”
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, zinc pca.
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, squalane.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.35–0.75%Under-dosed
“Glycerin helps draw moisture into the skin for lightweight hydration, while niacinamide helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Achillea millefolium flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinAchillea millefolium flower extract~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Its main fragrant compound is linalool
More about Achillea millefolium flower extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCannabis sativa seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2%
- 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 triglycerideEthylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.7%
Glucose~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHydrolyzed pea protein~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateNiacinamide~0.35–0.75%
- 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 NiacinamideOenothera biennis oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilOleyl erucate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Oleyl erucateSodium chloride~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium succinate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 acetateZinc pca~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Achillea millefolium flower extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Oenothera biennis oil, Oleyl erucate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Sodium succinate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Zinc pca, Phenoxyethanol
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| hellobubbleLevel Up - BALANCING MOISTURIZERYOUR PRODUCT | Bubble SkincareLevel Up | DermaticaSoothing Centella Gel Moisturiser | BootsNo7 HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | $16.00 | $14.13−$1.87 | $17.38+$1.38 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "hellobubble - Level Up - BALANCING MOISTURIZER" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, zinc pca and glucose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Cannabis sativa seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, oleyl erucate, caprylic/capric triglyceride and squalane 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 particularly like that there is a good concentration of niacinamide (niacinamide 1.70% - 2.50%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
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.
Price
The product retails for 16.00$ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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