Herbivore Botanicals Cloud Jelly Plumping Hydration Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract + 6 moreWorks
“A non-sticky serum formulated with Tremella mushroom —a hyaluronic acid alternative —that leaves skin feeling intensely hydrated, soft, and visibly plump.”
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, glycerin.
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, glyceryl caprylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.5–9.8%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed corn starch hydroxyethyl ether~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower water~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractFragaria vesca fruit extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractPrunus persica fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.6–1.35%
Sodium phytate~0.4–0.9%
Cellulose gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumGluconolactone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateArginine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.3%
Eclipta prostrata extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed corn starch hydroxyethyl ether, Rosa damascena flower water, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Unknown, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium phytate, Cellulose gum, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl caprylate, Arginine, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Eclipta prostrata extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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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.
| Herbivore BotanicalsCloud Jelly Plumping Hydration SerumYOUR PRODUCT | HerbivoreCLOUD JELLY Plumping Hydration Serum | PCA SKINHydrating Serum | Luzern LaboratoriesLuzern WE3 Triple Action Serum Wrinkle Corrector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $44.07 | $50.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Urea | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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