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MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 14 moreWorks
“Sensitive Skin Hydro Soothing Gel”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil + 6 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera fruit juice~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera water~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterBetaine~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineTrehalose~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~1.3–1.9%
- 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~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBrassica oleracea italica sprout extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractSalicornia herbacea extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sargassum fulvellum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sargassum fulvellum extractGelidium cartilagineum extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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 extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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~0.1–0.4%
- 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~0.1–0.5%
Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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~0.1–0.4%
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 extractAcorus calamus root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractSesamum indicum seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractArginine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAllantoin panthenol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPaeonia 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 extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Cocos nucifera water, Betaine, Trehalose, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Xanthan gum, Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Sargassum fulvellum extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, 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, Acorus calamus root extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Arginine, Allantoin panthenol, Carbomer, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| iSOiSensitive Skin Hydro Soothing GelYOUR PRODUCT | ISNTREEAloe Soothing Gel | Thank You FarmerRice Pure Gel and Cream | Face Reality Skincare ProfessionalBarrier Care Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | $9.79 | $23.80 | $38.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 8 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Fig Fruit Extract | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 33 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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