Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Water Cream
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MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Dimethicone + 10 moreWorks well
“Our HydraKate™ Recharging Water Cream is expertly formulated with Nobel Prize-inspired AquaPort Technology + Hyaluronic Acid to deliver instant and lasting hydration exactly where + when skin needs it.”
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 glucoside.
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, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Chrysin + 1 moreMay help
“Working to instantly quench dehydrated skin, this moisturiser also helps to smooth and soften the look of fine lines.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Chrysin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (chrysin) 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · ChrysinMay help
“plumper, smoother skin”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: chrysin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.5–8%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeGlyceryl glucoside~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.6–1.9%
Spirulina maxima extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.85%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Polysilicone-11~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Lecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinChrysin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
More about ChrysinLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisteardimonium hectorite~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteSucrose~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about Parfum1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Triethyl citrate~0.2–0.35%
Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- 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, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Glyceryl glucoside, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Spirulina maxima extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysilicone-11, Lecithin, Chrysin, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sucrose, Sodium citrate, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Triethyl citrate, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, 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.
| Kate SomervilleHydraKate Recharging Water CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AlgenistAlgae Peptide Regenerative Moisturizer | M-61Hydraboost HA Gel Moisturizer | somethincceramic skin saviour mouisturizer gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $75.60 | $24.00−$51.60 | $78.00+$2.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Kate Somerville - HydraKate™ Recharging Water Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sucrose 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). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, dimethicone and pentylene glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 1.20% - 1.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kate Somerville" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 76.00$ up to 84.50$ in the United States and from 65.00£ up to 470.00£ 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 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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