Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Huxley - Secret Of Sahara Essence Grab Water" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.20% - 0.75% and ceramide np 0.20% - 0.70%). 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% - 4.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.50A$ in Australia.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Contains anti-aging properties to reduce appearances of fine lines Watery-gel texture helps to soothe and hydrate the skin Leaves skin feeling soft and plump
Source: Lila Beauty
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 3, ceramide np
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
Anti-oxidation
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.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Contains anti-aging properties to reduce appearances of fine lines Watery-gel texture helps to soothe and hydrate the skin Leaves skin feeling soft and plump
Source: Lila Beauty
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.This ingredient - ilex paraguariensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient ilex paraguariensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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
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
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
Potential irritants
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
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
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
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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.
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Phyllostachys bambusoides juice, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide np, Ceramide 3, Acorus gramineus root/stem extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Malachite extract, Methyl gluceth-20, Water, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Disodium edta, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- The Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of Opuntia ficus indica L. inermis Extracted Oil from Tunisia
- Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. saboten
- Topical formulation containing Ilex Paraguariensis extract increases metalloproteinases and myeloperoxidase activities in mice exposed to UVB radiation
- Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of yerba-mate (Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil., Aquifoliaceae) extract as obtained by spray drying
- Essential oil and antioxidant activity of green mate and mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis) infusions
- Fermented Maesil (Prunus mume) with probiotics inhibits development of atopic dermatitis‐like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice
- Total Oxidant Scavenging Capacity of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Açaí) Seeds and Identification of Their Polyphenolic Compounds
- Euterpe oleracea, Matricaria chamomilla, and Camellia sinensis as promising ingredients for development of skin care formulations
- Antioxidant and Associated Capacities of Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia): A Systematic Review
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Use of iron in the form of a stone extract as stimulus of the synthesis of collagen by skin fibroblasts
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics