PRODUCT REVIEW
HydroPeptide AquaBoost Oil Free Moisturiser
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Anti-blemish
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Impurities are cleared, excess oil absorbed and bacteria to reduce acne-induced imbalances in the skin.
niacinamide
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Containing a blend of six powerful peptides, including a Clearing Peptide, Retinoic-Like Peptide, Radiance Peptide, Anti-Redness Peptide, Protective Peptide and Preservative Peptide, this product offers superior hormonal ageing benefits to reveal a clearer, more even and youthful looking complexion.
niacinamide
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
thermus thermophillus ferment
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Containing a blend of six powerful peptides, including a Clearing Peptide, Retinoic-Like Peptide, Radiance Peptide, Anti-Redness Peptide, Protective Peptide and Preservative Peptide, this product offers superior hormonal ageing benefits to reveal a clearer, more even and youthful looking complexion.
niacinamide
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
lactic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
AquaBoost Oil Free Moisturiser
niacinamide
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
93/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
glyceryl oleate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
laminaria saccharina extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
glyceryl oleate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
laminaria saccharina extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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All ingredients
glycerin
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, C13-15 alkane, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein, Cetyl alcohol, Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables, Maltodextrin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydroxyacetophenone, Laminaria saccharina extract, Benzyl alcohol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Glyceryl oleate, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Squalane, Salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Syringa vulgaris leaf cell culture extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium lactate, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Citrus limon peel extract, Sodium pca, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, 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
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruits
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): A review of recent research
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of a Cucumis melo LC. extract rich in superoxide dismutase activity
- ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF FRUIT EXTRACTS USED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid