Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Watery gel essence is made with 85% organic Sahara cactus extract that nourishes and helps retain skin moisture.”
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, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ilex paraguariensis 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.1%
Water~1.5–2.3%
Methyl gluceth-20~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCarbomer~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.45–1.05%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Malachite extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractPhyllostachys bambusoides juice~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractPrunus mume fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractIlex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilMentha piperita leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.6%
- 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 triglycerideCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCeramide np~0.15–0.55%
- 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 npHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 lecithinCitrus grandis seed extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractAcorus gramineus root/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclohexasiloxane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxanePolysorbate 80~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenol~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Methyl gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Malachite extract, Phyllostachys bambusoides juice, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated lecithin, Citrus grandis seed extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Acorus gramineus root/stem extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Parfum, Amyl cinnamal, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| HuxleyEssence Grab WaterYOUR PRODUCT | MizonCollagen Power Lifting Toner | BIODANCEVita Niacinamide Gel Toner Pads | the Torriden StoreSOLID-IN All Day Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | — | $17.16 | $22.87 | $18.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Ceramide As |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Huxley - Essence Grab Water" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.15% - 0.50% and ceramide np 0.15% - 0.55%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 21.98$ up to 42.00$ in the United States, from 41.60CA$ up to 53.20CA$ in Canada, for 94.40A$ in Australia and from 30.40£ up to 40.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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