Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Combined with moisturizing and overflowing elasticity.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: cholesterol, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, Tocotrienols + 3 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, tocotrienols.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocotrienols, Adenosine + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocotrienols) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Achillea millefolium 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~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.5–6.7%
- 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~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~2.2–3.3%
- 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 AlcoholAdenosine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePolygonum bistorta root extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties and is claimed by its manufacturer to be able to decrease lines and wrinkles but evidence is lacking
More about Polygonum bistorta root extractBetula platyphylla japonica juice~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jania rubens extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractTheanine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocotrienols~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
More about TocotrienolsTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolPalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.05–0.2%
- 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 pentapeptide-4Santalum album extract~0.05–0.3%
Poria cocos extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenSoluble proteoglycan~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Algin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginPeg-50 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.15%
Oleyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
Ethyl oleate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateCarbomer~0.01–0.05%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycereth-26~0.01–0.05%
Succinic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium succinate~0.01–0.05%
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilCholeth-10~0.01–0.1%
Cholesterol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSorbitan sesquioleate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateElaeis guineensis oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilPentylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~0.05–0.15%
Lecithin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.15%
- 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 lecithinSodium lactate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Adenosine, Polygonum bistorta root extract, Unknown, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract, Jania rubens extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Theanine, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Santalum album extract, Poria cocos extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Soluble proteoglycan, Disodium edta, Algin, Peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil, Oleyl alcohol, Ethyl oleate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Glycereth-26, Succinic acid, Disodium succinate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Choleth-10, Cholesterol, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Elaeis guineensis oil, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| KoseDECORTE AQ Lotion ERYOUR PRODUCT | LABIOTTECollagen Full Up Treatment Essence | Thank You FarmerMiracle Age Repair Toner [EXP: 20-12-2023] | OttieBlack Signature Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | — | $25.12 | — | $21.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kose - DECORTE AQ Lotion ER" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Kose - DECORTE AQ Lotion ER ticks this box. Glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and butylene glycol 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). Hydrolyzed collagen, oryza sativa bran oil, elaeis guineensis oil, ethyl oleate and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.20% - 0.75%). 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.
- Adenosine 1.50% - 2.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.
Price
The product retails for 136.30$ in the United States.
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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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- 3Cosmetic or dermatological use of a polygonum bistorta extractpatents.google.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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