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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate + 16 moreWorks
“An improved formulation that delivers longer lasting hydration without a sticky residue, this one step ritual treats, heals and boosts skin’s ability to retain moisture for smoother, healthier and softer skin.”
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:
arginine, diglycerin.
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: arginine, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBetula platyphylla japonica juice~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractPerilla ocymoides leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- 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 hyaluronateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSqualane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePerilla ocymoides seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerGlycosyl trehalose~0.1–0.5%
Glyceryl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateArginine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineIsobutyl isostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.05–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerCocoyl adipic acid/trimethylolpropane copolymer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diglycerin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinGlycine soja sterols~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsPhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateTriisostearin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateHydrogenated lecithin~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Perilla ocymoides seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Glycosyl trehalose, Glyceryl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Isobutyl isostearate, Carbomer, Cocoyl adipic acid/trimethylolpropane copolymer, Diglycerin, Glycine soja sterols, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Triisostearin, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phenoxyethanol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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