Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Pantothenic acid + 4 moreWorks
“A replenishing hydrating serum that cools on contact, relieves redness, hydrates deep down and soothes irritated or blemished skin, while a nourishing blend of antioxidants, botanicals and bio-nutrients brighten and fight visible signs of aging.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, propylene glycol.
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).
Anti-agingAsiaticosideMay help
“A replenishing hydrating serum that cools on contact, relieves redness, hydrates deep down and soothes irritated or blemished skin, while a nourishing blend of antioxidants, botanicals and bio-nutrients brighten and fight visible signs of aging.”
This product contains asiaticoside. This ingredient 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.
Anti-blemishPantothenic acidNot delivered
“Reduces mild acneic symptoms.”
This product contains ingredients (pantothenic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Mushroom Extract helps even tone and brightens all over.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · AsiaticosideWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium hyaluronate~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePantothenic acid~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Pantothenic acidPropylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- 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 glycolAsiaticoside~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMadecassic acid~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidPolyporus umbellatus extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Pantothenic acid, Propylene glycol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Polyporus umbellatus extract, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090
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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.
| iS ClinicalHydra-Cool SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MizonCicaluronic Serum | colibri skincareBarrier Booster | VT CosmeticsVT Collagen Reedle Shot 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $108.00 | $21.00−$87.00 | $18.42−$89.58 | $15.78−$92.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Purito SEOUL DermaHA 3 serumDr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Serum
Product summary
"iS Clinical - Hydra-Cool Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.95% - 1.40%, asiatic acid 1.30% - 2.00% and asiaticoside 1.70% - 2.60% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 6.20% - 9.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 96.00$ up to 108.00$ in the United States and from 52.00£ up to 82.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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