Herbal Dynamics Beauty Youth Refresh Prickly Pear Antioxidant Daily Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingIsosorbide dicaprylate, Sodium lactate + 17 moreStrong evidence
“Youth Refresh Prickly Pear Antioxidant Daily Moisturizer”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: isosorbide dicaprylate
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Laminaria digitata extract + 1 moreLimited evidence
“Vitamin C and resurrection plant promote youthful, even skin tone as a wealth of plant extracts enhance natural radiance and hydrate for supple skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acidWeak evidence
“Vitamin C and resurrection plant promote youthful, even skin tone as a wealth of plant extracts enhance natural radiance and hydrate for supple skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower extract, Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl methicone~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeCoconut alkanes~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesGlyceryl stearate~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateButylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- 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 glycolIsosorbide dicaprylate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
More about Isosorbide dicaprylatePeg-100 stearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePropanediol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~0.95–1.4%
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractIris florentina root extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidLens esculenta fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCananga odorata flower extract~0.35–0.85%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinLaminaria digitata extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractLecithin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMyrothamnus flabellifolia extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract with some antibacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Myrothamnus flabellifolia extractSodium acrylates copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerSodium lactate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaStearyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Caprylyl methicone, Coconut alkanes, Glyceryl stearate, Butylene glycol, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Peg-100 stearate, Propanediol, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Iris florentina root extract, Ascorbic acid, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Laminaria digitata extract, Lecithin, Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Stearyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Linalool
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| Herbal Dynamics BeautyYouth Refresh Prickly Pear Antioxidant Daily MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Awake humanMoisturizer | MyChelle DermaceuticalsPerfect C Radiance Lotion | RemedySkin Repair Cream | |
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| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 59% |
| Price | $16.53 | $19.99+$3.46 | $45.00+$28.47 | $9.99−$6.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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