K-SECRET Hyaluronic Acid Secret Soothing Cream
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreWorks
“This is a refreshing soothing cream that offers moisture to your skin with a non-sticky finish.”
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:
glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sea water~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterButylene glycol~6.8–10.2%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Water~2.1–3.2%
Hydrogenated didecene~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
2,3-butanediol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2.1%
- 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 triglycerideCarbomer~0.9–1.35%
- 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 CarbomerCetearyl alcohol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholC14-22 alcohols~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsTromethamine~0.3–0.7%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Pvm/ma copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- 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 oilAllantoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronatePotassium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Sea water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Hydrogenated didecene, 2,3-butanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, C14-22 alcohols, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pvm/ma copolymer, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| K-SECRETHyaluronic Acid Secret Soothing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | VT CosmeticsVT PDRN Cream 100 | hwarang'Bellflower Moisturizing Barrier Cream | MEDIHEALBaobab Soothing Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $17.56 | $14.18 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 | 10 of 11 | 10 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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