HydroPeptide AquaBoost Oil Free Face Moisturizer
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Panthenol + 21 moreStrong evidence
“This lightweight, oil-free moisturizer is thoughtfully formulated for oily and acne-prone skin to absorb excess sebum, soften uneven texture, reduce breakout-causing bacteria, and deliver necessary hydration to keep your complexion looking balanced and clear.”
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, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Lactic acidStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Thermus thermophillus ferment + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment + 7 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinC13-15 alkane~4.1–5.1%
Diethylhexyl carbonate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonateDimethicone~2.4–3%
- 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 DimethiconePentylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolThermus thermophillus ferment~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateButylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.1%
Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.6–0.85%
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractSalicylic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractGanoderma lucidum stem extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Micrococcus lysate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysateSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.6%
- 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 triglycerideSodium lactate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Citrus limon peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Sodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.4%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitrus aurantifolia peel extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus tangerina peel extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acetyl dipeptide-3 aminohexanoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl tetrapeptide-40~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Barosma betulina leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractJuniperus virginiana wood extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Musa sapientum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractButter extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractCoffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Honey extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractLactic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, C13-15 alkane, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Salicylic acid, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Micrococcus lysate, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium lactate, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Citrus limon peel extract, Sodium pca, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract, Acetyl dipeptide-3 aminohexanoate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-40, Barosma betulina leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Juniperus virginiana wood extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Butter extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Honey extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Lactic acid
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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.
| HydroPeptideAquaBoost Oil Free Face MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | MedicubeZero Pore One Day Cream Mini | Peter Thomas RothAcne-Clear Oil-Free Matte Moisturizer | The Jojoba CompanyIntense Overnight Renewal Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 77% | 74% |
| Price | $72.00 | $3.48−$68.52 | $38.00−$34.00 | $45.45−$26.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycosaminoglycans | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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