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MoisturizingCeramide eop, Ceramide ap + 26 moreWorks well
“A simple, easy one-step care that gives hydration, protection, and anti-aging care all in one.”
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, betaine.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ag, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide ng
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butterNot delivered
“A simple, easy one-step care that gives hydration, protection, and anti-aging care all in one.”
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 squalene might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 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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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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~4–4.9%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSqualane~2.4–2.9%
- 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 SqualaneGlyceryl glucoside~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideWater~1.6–1.9%
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.8–1.15%
- 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~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractPerilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lupinus albus seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lupinus albus seed extractCallicarpa japonica fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitex agnus-castus extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Vitex agnus-castus extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilJojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosteryl macadamiate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateSqualene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualenePhytosterols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsIris florentina root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
- 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 butterPerilla ocymoides seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium carboxymethyl hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide eop~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide ng~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngCeramide ag~0.2–0.4%
Ceramide ap~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apGlycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosyl trehalose~0.25–0.45%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycyrrhizatePeg-20~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.2–0.4%
- 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 ArginineTriisostearin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerCyanocobalamin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminRiboflavin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diglycerin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinGlycine soja sterols~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsPhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 dilinoleateBetaine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- 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 lecithinPvp~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpHexyldecyl ethylhexanoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlucosylrutin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateMaltodextrin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Glyceryl glucoside, Water, 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, Lupinus albus seed extract, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract, Vitex agnus-castus extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Squalene, Phytosterols, Iris florentina root extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Perilla ocymoides seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium carboxymethyl hyaluronate, Ceramide eop, Ceramide ng, Ceramide ag, Ceramide ap, Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer, Glycosyl trehalose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Peg-20, Arginine, Triisostearin, Carbomer, Cyanocobalamin, Riboflavin, Diglycerin, Glycine soja sterols, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Betaine, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pvp, Hexyldecyl ethylhexanoate, Xanthan gum, Glucosylrutin, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated dilinoleyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Koh Gen DoAll in One Moisture Gel RichYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceResist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer | KnoursPhyto Mucin Skin Barrier Moisturizer | COSRXBalancium Comfort Cool Ceramide Soothing Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 51% | 50% |
| Price | $145.00 | $45.00−$100.00 | $28.00−$117.00 | $14.22−$130.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 22 | 5 of 22 | 8 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Ceramide Np | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Koh Gen Do - All in One Moisture Gel Rich" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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. Humectants in this product (ceramide ag, arginine, betaine, diglycerin and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide eop, ceramide ng, glycine soja sterols, phytosterols and phytosteryl macadamiate) 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
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ap 0.20% - 0.40%, ceramide ag 0.20% - 0.40%, ceramide ng 0.25% - 0.45% and ceramide eop 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
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 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 "Koh Gen Do" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 119.00$ in the United States and for 133.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 30 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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