PRODUCT REVIEW

HERA Homme Essence In Emulsion

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "HERA - Homme Essence In Emulsion" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, arginine, histidine, glucose and butylene glycol) 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). Arginine, dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane 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.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.35%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, 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 they are helpful. Peptides 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin and vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 100.00CA$ in Canada and from 39.30$ up to 47.10$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A moisturiser with essence infused to boost moisture, balance skin while delivering a cooling sensation.

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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: arginine, histidine.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper tripeptide-1, niacinamide, panthenol

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

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

panthenol 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

squalane 2% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

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 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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: copper tripeptide-1, lysine.

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 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

copper tripeptide-1 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.

lysine 0.3% - 0.55%

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

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 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

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alcohol denat. 4.1% - 5.1%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 0.45% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.3% - 5.3%

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

alcohol denat. 4.1% - 5.1%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Caffeine, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyisobutene, Polysilicone-11, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Linalool, Limonene, Disodium edta, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Glucose, Xylose, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus persica leaf extract, Mannose, Sodium chloride, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Sodium phosphate, Copper tripeptide-1, Fucose, Potassium chloride, Potassium phosphate, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Hydrolyzed millet

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Key ingredients	copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +10 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +4 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +9 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +7 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester retinol +44 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +4 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +9 more	Common: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +22 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +6 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 betaine +14 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +3 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +14 more	Common: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: myristoyl pentapeptide-17 adenosine +12 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +5 more Other: adenosine sh-polypeptide-11 +10 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 adenosine +22 more	Common: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: sh-oligopeptide-2 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +18 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	prunus persica leaf extract Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +13 more	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +42 more	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	taurine Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +14 more	linalool Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +16 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	linalool Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? +32 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	sea water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +52 more	camellia sinensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	saccharomyces/cornus officinalis fruit/angelica acutiloba root/deer antler/thyme ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +107 more	saccharomyces/snail secretion filtrate ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +49 more

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HERA Homme Essence In Emulsion

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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