Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Ceramide 1 + 19 moreStrong evidence
“Waterful Barrier Cream”
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, fructooligosaccharides.
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, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingTocopherolLimited evidence
“Contains abundant nutrients from natural resources, this moisturizer will leave your skin feeling supple, smooth and youthful.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Opuntia humifusa flower/stem extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinWater~4.6–6.9%
Diisostearyl malate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateButylene glycol~2.9–4.4%
- 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 glycolIsononyl isononanoate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePentylene glycol~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.6–1.35%
Jojoba esters~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersChlorella vulgaris extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractCitrus grandis peel oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.5–1.15%
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMichelia alba flower oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.8%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSedum sarmentosum extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Rose flower oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilBacillus ferment~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentCitrus tangerina extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateGlucose~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerFructooligosaccharides~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesFructose~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseTromethamine~0.2–0.7%
Octanediol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Hydrogenated rice bran oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPhospholipids~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCeramide 1~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Phytosphingosine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateCholesterol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolArginine~0.1–0.35%
- 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 ArgininePhytosphingosine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePhytosterols~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsLimonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Opuntia humifusa flower/stem extract, Glycerin, Water, Diisostearyl malate, Butylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Jojoba esters, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Michelia alba flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sedum sarmentosum extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Rose flower oil, Bacillus ferment, Citrus tangerina extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Glucose, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Tromethamine, Octanediol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated rice bran oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium phytate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phospholipids, Ceramide 1, Unknown, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Arginine, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Hue.CalmWaterful Barrier CreamYOUR PRODUCT | etvosMoisturizing Cream | HanskinSeven Layer Ceramide Cream | MEDI-PEELGold Age Tox H8 Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $24.70 | $62.21+$37.51 | $22.02−$2.68 | $20.25−$4.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Ceramide Np | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"HUE_CALM - Waterful Barrier Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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 (arginine, fructooligosaccharides, fructose, glycerin and glucose) 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). Ceramide 1, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, jojoba esters and phytosterols 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
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.55%, phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.65% and ceramide 1 0.15% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Price
The product retails for 24.70$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.