HydroPeptide Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“00 A miracle worker for dry, cracked and stressed skin, this extreme hydrating balm keeps moisture in and irritants out.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Soothing Balm Anti-Aging Recovery Therapy Soothing Balm $49.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cocos nucifera oil~22–33%
- 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 oilPersea gratissima oil~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilGlycine soja oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilOlea europaea fruit oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilBeeswax~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxStearyl behenate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl behenateGlyceryl caprylate~1.6–2.4%
- 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 caprylateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%
- 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 triglycerideOleyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrogenated soybean oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pepper extract. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extractBisabolol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololGlyceryl undecylenate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- 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 extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractJasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHelianthus annuus extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.1–0.4%
Lac extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Arnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAmyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Persea gratissima oil, Glycine soja oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Beeswax, Stearyl behenate, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oleyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract, Bisabolol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Glyceryl stearate, Limonene, Helianthus annuus extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Unknown, Lac extract, Linalool, Arnica montana flower extract, Amyl cinnamal, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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