It'S SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Emulsion
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Emulsion contains 5,000mg of hyaluronic acid plus nourishing extracts from Portulaca oleracea , acerola, hibiscus and blueberry to deeply hydrate skin and help retain moisture.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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, cyclomethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- 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 glycolCyclomethicone~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~1.3–1.9%
- 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 extractTocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPeg-11 methyl ether dimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-11 methyl ether dimethiconeCarbomer~0.3–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
C12-14 pareth-12~0.15–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.05–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Cyclomethicone, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 pareth-12, Disodium edta, Parfum, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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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.
| It'S SKINHyaluronic Acid Moisture EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | iS ClinicalReparative Moisture Emulsion | Pretty skinAloe Vera Moisture Emulsion | COSRXOil-Free Ultra Moisturising Lotion with Birch Sap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 67% | 66% |
| Price | — | $116.00 | $23.80 | $4.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Arginine | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "It'S SKIN - Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Emulsion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. It'S SKIN - Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Emulsion ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, cyclomethicone, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Cyclomethicone, dimethicone and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 17.35A$ up to 62.00A$ in Australia, for 19.99$ in the United States and for 17.00£ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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