I'm from Vitamin Tree Water Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This gel moisturizer contains 68% Vitamin Tree Leaf Water extracted from infused vitamin tree leaves.”
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:
arginine, biosaccharide gum-1.
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: arginine, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“The cooling effect of vitamin tree water-gel helps to clear and even your skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water68%
Rosa damascena extract~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractLac~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacHamamelis virginiana extract~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractRosa damascena flower~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hippophae rhamnoides extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolMethylpropanediol~1.2–1.4%
Dipropylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolWater~0.7–1.05%
Niacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.8%
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract68%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractCyclohexasiloxane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.45–0.7%
- 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-1Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateHydrogenated polydecene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTrideceth-10~0.45–0.65%
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSaussurea involucrata extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Selaginella lepidophylla extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Selaginella lepidophylla extractCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 ArginineAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBambusa vulgaris water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower water~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf water~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.2%
Boswellia serrata resin extract~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Unknown, Water, Rosa damascena extract, Lac, Unknown, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Rosa damascena flower, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Water, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-10, Portulaca oleracea extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Saussurea involucrata extract, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Bambusa vulgaris water, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Pentylene glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| I'm fromVitamin Tree Water Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ArtNaturals LUXEVitamin K Gel Moisturizer | Skincare by Dr VTrio Blemish AM Gel Moisturiser | CetaphilRestoring Water Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $28.00 | $18.99−$9.01 | $50.17+$22.17 | $19.70−$8.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"I'm from - Vitamin Tree Water Gel Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, arginine, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, cyclopentasiloxane, hydrogenated polydecene, pentylene glycol and selaginella lepidophylla extract) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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