Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 14 moreWorks well
“The soothing and quickly absorbed 24h care hydrates immediately and intensively.”
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, fructooligosaccharides.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreNot delivered
“Fine wrinkles caused by dryness appear smoother, as if plumped up.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelianthus annuus seed oil~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBetaine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateOctyldodecanol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesBeta vulgaris root extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractFructooligosaccharides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesCellulose~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidAlcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pantolactone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAnise alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Betaine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Beta vulgaris root extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Cellulose, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Potassium lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Pantolactone, Citric acid, Anise alcohol, 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.
| ISANAHydro Booster 24h Cream GelYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmAloe Vera Gel | CetaphilOptimal Hydration Skin Replenishing Water Gel | ApolivaHydration Fuktcreme Rich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $3.89 | $73.19+$69.30 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "ISANA - Hydro Booster 24h Cream Gel" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, biosaccharide gum-1, fructooligosaccharides, glycerin and pantolactone) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, coco-caprylate and hydrogenated vegetable glycerides in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter, vitamin e and lactic acidIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 3.89$ in the United States and for 16.38£ 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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