Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 8 moreWorks
“WHAT IT IS: Huygens' Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate is a lightweight, gel-like serum designed to provide intense hydration and a radiant glow for the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf water~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterPentylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCucumis sativus fruit water~1.4–2.1%
Rosa damascena flower water~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderXanthan gum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBiosaccharide gum-1~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Parfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 AlcoholGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
Sodium anisate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium levulinate~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Rosa damascena flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Xanthan gum, Biosaccharide gum-1, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbic acid, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| HuygensHyaluronic Acid ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | Element EightO2 Niacinamide Eight Active Serum | VeracityHYDRATION BALANCE | NaturiumQuadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | $49.00 | $185.00+$136.00 | — | $11.29−$37.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Arginine | Glycine Soja Sterols |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Huygens - Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.70%, sodium hyaluronate 0.80% - 1.20%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 1.70% - 2.50% and glycerin 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 36.00£ 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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