Hey Bud Gel Moisturiser

Hey Bud Gel Moisturiser

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Saccharide isomerate, Cannabis sativa seed extract + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Gel Moisturiser”
From product name

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: saccharide isomerate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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: cannabis sativa seed extract, octyldodecanol.

Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1–1.5%
Cannabis sativa seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: High~0.45–1.05%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–34%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.5–3.7%
Cucumis sativus fruit water· HumectantEffect: Low~1.4–2.1%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.55–1.35%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.9–1.35%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“A lightweight gel moisturiser with powerful and efficacious actives like PENTAVITIN® and Cuti Biome CLR™ to provide intense hydration and clearing properties for the reduction of pimples and acne or problem prone skin.”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–34%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.55–1.35%
AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.9–1.35%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.55–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Citrus grandis seed extract
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.1–0.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–34%est.
Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~4.5–6.8%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit water—Medium~1.4–2.1%est.
Cannabis sativa seed extract—Medium~0.45–1.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isoamyl laurate~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~3.2–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Octyldodecanol~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Cucumis sativus fruit water~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
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Saccharide isomerate~1–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Allantoin~0.9–1.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Cannabis sativa seed extract~0.45–1.05%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Cannabis sativa seed extract
Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Piper nigrum seed extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Isoamyl laurate, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Saccharide isomerate, Allantoin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cannabis sativa seed extract, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Piper nigrum seed extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Citrus grandis seed extract

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