Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Arginine hcl + 2 moreStrong evidence
“Lightweight cooling gel soothes and hydrates skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, sorbitol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Colloidal oatmeal0.01%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealWater~40–60%
Sorbitol~7–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolArginine hcl~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about Arginine hclHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidPanthenol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium chloride~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseMethionine~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium chloride~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.5–1.15%
Acetyl cysteine~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipeptide-19~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexapeptide-40~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrochloric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Colloidal oatmeal, Water, Sorbitol, Arginine hcl, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Panthenol, Sodium chloride, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Methionine, Calcium chloride, Methylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Acetyl cysteine, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Dipeptide-19, Hexapeptide-40, Hydrochloric 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.
| HypothesisEczema Precision HydrogelYOUR PRODUCT | SebamedClear Face Care Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $21.99 | $8.99−$13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
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