INNBEAUTY PROJECT Recharge Gel Cream Smoothing & Plumping Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“ultra-hydrating gel cream”
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, glyceryl glucoside.
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, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, hexapeptide-9
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“plump wrinkles”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, hexapeptide-9. These ingredients 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“improves radiance, texture”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Panax ginseng root water~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.2–3.2%
- 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 DimethiconeCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSodium chloride~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 glycolUndecane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about Undecane1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
C13-15 alkane~0.55–1.25%
Squalane~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCalanthe discolor extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization
More about Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.35–0.8%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-8Hexapeptide-9~0.2–0.8%
- 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 Hexapeptide-9Sea water extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ap~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide np~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npAllantoin~0.1–0.3%
- 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 AllantoinCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGlyceryl glucoside~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideTremella fuciformis extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractPistacia lentiscus gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pistacia lentiscus gumIngredient list view
Water, Panax ginseng root water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Undecane, 1,2-hexanediol, C13-15 alkane, Squalane, Calanthe discolor extract, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Sea water extract, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide np, Allantoin, Centella asiatica extract, Glyceryl glucoside, Tremella fuciformis extract, Pistacia lentiscus gum
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| INNBEAUTY PROJECTRecharge Gel Cream Smoothing & Plumping MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | PillowtalkDermMajor Fade Active Seal Moisturizer | CeraVeUltra-Light Moisturizing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $48.00 | — | $14.29−$33.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "INNBEAUTY PROJECT - Recharge Gel Cream Smoothing & Plumping Moisturizer" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. INNBEAUTY PROJECT - Recharge Gel Cream Smoothing & Plumping Moisturizer ticks this box. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, hexapeptide-9, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside and butylene glycol 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 (ceramide eop, ceramide np, dimethicone, squalane and coco-caprylate/caprate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.55%, ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.65% and ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (hexapeptide-9 0.35% - 0.80% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.35% - 0.80%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "INNBEAUTY PROJECT" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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