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MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 2 moreWorks
“Biore Weak Acid Facial Moisturizer”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Tilia cordata extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 glycolPeg-32~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Betaine~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineIsoceteth-20~1.4–2.1%
Polyquaternium-52~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDisodium phosphate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSuccinic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Snail extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideTilia cordata extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyethyl isostearyloxy isopropanolamine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-32, Betaine, Isoceteth-20, Polyquaternium-52, Alcohol, Disodium phosphate, Succinic acid, Snail extract, Calcium chloride, Tilia cordata extract, Hydroxyethyl isostearyloxy isopropanolamine, Methylparaben
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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.
| KaoBiore Weak Acid Facial MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | HABADeep Moisture Lotion | AikenPrebiotic Hydra Plus Moisturiser | ITEM BeautyLite Sauce Clean Balancing Gel Moisturizer with Ceramides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $48.51 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Citrulline | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kao - Biore Weak Acid Facial Moisturizer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.92$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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