Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 13 moreWorks
“A lamellar moisturizer that holds moisture in skin.”
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, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa damascena flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAlcohol~2.6–4%
- 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 AlcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilArachidyl alcohol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholStearic acid~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBehenyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilBeta-glucan~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractSalix alba bark extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.15–0.65%
Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolRhus semialata gall extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCorchorus olitorius leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora japonica bud extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunella vulgaris leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Castanea crenata shell extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Malpighia glabra fruit extractButylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.01–0.1%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.05–0.2%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCitronellol~0.01–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Rosa damascena flower oil, Beta-glucan, Xanthan gum, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Salix alba bark extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Tocopherol, Rhus semialata gall extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Corchorus olitorius leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Sophora japonica bud extract, Prunella vulgaris leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| iSOiRecovery 1st Essence LotionYOUR PRODUCT | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Water Essence | SkinLabOxygen Ultimate Brightening Essence | MIGUHARAHyalucollagen Essence Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $15.65 | $18.44 | $45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"iSOi - Recovery 1st Essence Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 3.30% - 5.00% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 54.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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