Institut Esthederm Eau Cellulaire Moisturizing Fresh Gel
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Eau Cellulaire Moisturizing Fresh Gel”
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:
betaine, carnosine.
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, brassica campestris sterols.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.8–7.1%
- 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 DimethiconeMethylsilanol mannuronate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinIsononyl isononanoate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePropanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHexyldecanol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolBetaine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineButylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 glycolDipropylene 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 glycolPolyacrylamide~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamidePentylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMethylpropanediol~0.55–0.8%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSodium citrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHexanediol~0.4–0.6%
Parfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarnosine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineSodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSilica~0.45–0.65%
Laureth-7~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAminoethanesulfinic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAdenosine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePotassium chloride~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-4~0.25–0.5%
Sodium bicarbonate~0.4–0.6%
Pyrus malus seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Apple seed extract. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyrus malus seed extractBrassica campestris sterols~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsDisodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateMagnesium sulfate~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Potassium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCalcium chloride~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideCi 42090~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Hexyldecanol, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, Pentylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium citrate, Hexanediol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Carnosine, Sodium chloride, Silica, Laureth-7, Citric acid, Aminoethanesulfinic acid, Propylene glycol, Adenosine, Potassium chloride, Biosaccharide gum-4, Sodium bicarbonate, Pyrus malus seed extract, Brassica campestris sterols, Disodium phosphate, Magnesium sulfate, Linalool, Potassium phosphate, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Laminaria digitata extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Calcium chloride, Ci 42090
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| Price | $38.50 | — | $12.99−$25.51 | $108.41+$69.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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