Based on the ingredient list, "ITEM Beauty - Lite Sauce Clean Balancing Gel Moisturizer with Ceramides" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Betaine, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate and dimethicone 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.90%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

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The product retails for 27.00CA$ in Canada and for 20.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Lite Sauce Clean Balancing Gel Moisturizer with Ceramides

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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: dimethicone, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

ceramide np 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

glycerin 3.5% - 5.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

astrocaryum murumuru seed butter 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content

Anti-aging

This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.

centella asiatica extract 1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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.

tocopherol 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

centella asiatica extract 1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

tocopherol 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

It does not clog the appearance of pores or leave any greasy residue.

Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

centella asiatica extract 1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 1.4% - 2%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

tocopherol 0.85% - 1.25%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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centella asiatica extract 1.4% - 2%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

1,2-hexanediol 0.55% - 1.25%

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A preservative

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

dipropylene glycol 6.9% - 10.3%

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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

glycerin 3.5% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Centella asiatica extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Silica, Sodium stearoxy pg-hydroxyethylcellulose sulfonate, Disodium edta, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin

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WIMJ similarity score		55%	55%	53%	53%	52%	52%	52%	52%	50%	50%	50%
Key ingredients	ceramide np betaine +7 more	Common: ceramide np betaine +2 more Other: squalane	Common: ceramide np betaine +2 more Other: squalane	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +4 more	Common: ceramide np phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate +2 more Other: maltobionic acid phytosphingosine +4 more	Common: ceramide np betaine +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter beta-glucan +1 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +8 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +1 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +10 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +5 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +2 more Other: ceramide eop petrolatum +4 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +5 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +2 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +6 more	maltobionic acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +6 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +13 more	sea water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more

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