Judging from the ingredient list, "Joanna Vargas - Eden Hydrating Pro Moisturizer" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Joanna Vargas - Eden Hydrating Pro Moisturizer ticks this box. Diglycerin, glycerin, saccharide isomerate, hydrolyzed soy protein 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 3, ceramide 6 ii, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and caprylic/capric triglyceride 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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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 6 ii 0.10% - 0.20%, phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35% and ceramide 3 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 90.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Eden Hydrating Pro Moisturizer

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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: diglycerin, 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, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, phytosphingosine

cholesterol 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

diglycerin 1.9% - 2.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf 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.

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

hydrolyzed soy protein 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

calendula officinalis flower extract 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Addressing the full-spectrum signs of aging, Joanna Vargas’s Eden Hydrating Pro Moisturizer imparts lightweight hydration to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and promote the skin's youthful vitality.

Source: Lookfantastic US

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.

This ingredient ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

niacinamide 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Addresses the full spectrum signs of aging Hydrates and plumps the skin Minimizes the appearance of uneven skin tone and pigmentation Plumps skin on contact

Source: Lookfantastic US

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

hydrolyzed soy protein 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

niacinamide 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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niacinamide 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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

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Potential irritants

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

calendula officinalis flower extract 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

sorbitan olivate 7.3% - 9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Sorbitan olivate, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Diglycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Saccharide isomerate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Olea europaea leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Dipropylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Lecithin, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Centella asiatica extract, Parfum, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Ceramide 3, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide 6 ii

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Key ingredients	niacinamide ceramide 3 +11 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +43 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide 3 +5 more Other: ceramide 1 sodium pca +2 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +43 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +4 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +4 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +3 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +2 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +2 more Other: bakuchiol ceramide eop +8 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +2 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate ceramide np +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: panthenol dimethicone +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide 3 +2 more Other: ceramide 1 ectoin +10 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +4 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +18 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	edta Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +4 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sorbitan olivate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +50 more

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Joanna Vargas Eden Hydrating Pro Moisturizer

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