Hourglass Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream

Name: Hourglass - Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream
Brand: Hourglass

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.3%Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate0.55% - 1.3%Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.3% - 9.5%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Hourglass - Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Diglycerin, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, glyceryl stearate and pentylene glycol 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 (1.50% - 2.30%) 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.

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

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Hourglass" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails from 94.00$ up to 130.00$ in the United States, from 90.00£ up to 125.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 173.00CA$ in Canada.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It also helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Formulated with Hourglass's Cell Balancing Complex, this cream contains a combination of phospholipids and prolipids that help to restore the skin barrier.

Source: SpaceNK

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

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.

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.3%

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

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

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.

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

It also contains niacinamide to even the skin tone and protect against pollution and blue light.

Source: SpaceNK

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.

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream

Source: 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: diglycerin, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Diglycerin0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

Glycerin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Glyceryl glucoside0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.3% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Squalane1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: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.

Phospholipids0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

Behenyl alcohol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Glyceryl stearate0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Pentylene glycol1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin

Butylene glycol2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Lecithin0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Key Actives

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.3% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Glycerin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Squalane1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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.

Glyceryl glucoside0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

Diglycerin0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.3% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Hydrogenated rapeseed alcohol1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of skin

Pentylene glycol1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin

Sodium citrate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Citric acid0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

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Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.3% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Glycerin3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Butylene glycol2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Hydrogenated rapeseed alcohol1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of skin

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Pentylene glycol1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Squalane1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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.

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

Behenyl alcohol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Glyceryl stearate0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Glyceryl glucoside0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

Diglycerin0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Phenoxyethanol0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Xanthan gum0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium citrate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Citric acid0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Phospholipids0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

Lecithin0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Hydrogenated rapeseed alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl glucoside, Diglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Phospholipids, Lecithin

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Hourglass Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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