Huxley Secret Of Sahara Cream Fresh and More - Korean Skincare
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Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Secret Of Sahara Cream Fresh and More .”
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus grandis seed extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract + 2 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~5.3–7.9%
- 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 glycolDimethicone~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~3.7–5.5%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneWater~2.6–3.9%
Glycerin~2–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~1.4–2.1%
Cyclohexasiloxane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneTrisiloxane~0.95–1.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oilCeramide np~0.4–0.9%
- 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 npCeramide 3~0.35–0.85%
- 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 3Phyllostachys bambusoides juice~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractAcorus gramineus root/stem extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractBeta-glucan~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersDimethiconol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- 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 copolymerCarbomer~0.15–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerPropanediol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-40 stearate~0.15–0.65%
Palmitic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Stearic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAlcohol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.5%
- 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 lecithinPolysorbate 80~0.1–0.45%
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Cyclohexasiloxane, Trisiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Ceramide np, Ceramide 3, Phyllostachys bambusoides juice, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Portulaca oleracea extract, Acorus gramineus root/stem extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Dimethiconol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Carbomer, Propanediol, Peg-40 stearate, Palmitic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic acid, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| HuxleySecret Of Sahara Cream Fresh and More - Korean SkincareYOUR PRODUCT | su:m37Time Energy Moist Firming Cream | NACIFICVitamin C Newpair Cream | the SKIN HOUSEWrinkle Collagen Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $42.97 | $62.10+$19.13 | $8.80−$34.17 | $14.90−$28.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Huxley - Secret Of Sahara Cream Fresh and More - Korean Skincare" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and portulaca oleracea extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, ceramide np, opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, dimethicone and dimethiconol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.35% - 0.85% and ceramide np 0.40% - 0.90%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 32.50A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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