Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Grace One Moist Lift Perfect Essence”
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 hyaluronic acid.
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: paraffinum liquidum, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Its quick absorbent texture offers powerful anti-aging benefits while also preventing moisture loss and improving skin translucency. Refill only.”
This product contains astaxanthin. 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - haematococcus pluvialis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium 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%
Butylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
- 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~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-400~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 AlcoholTriethylhexanoin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinParaffinum liquidum~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumAstaxanthin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinSuccinoyl atelocollagen~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum peel extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl dipalmitate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePlacental extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Haematococcus pluvialis extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractPoly(tripeptide-6)~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed elastin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- 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 acidSoluble 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 Soluble collagenAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCetearyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.2%
- 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 lecithinEthylparaben~0.01–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.01–0.05%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaramel~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-400, Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Paraffinum liquidum, Astaxanthin, Unknown, Succinoyl atelocollagen, Punica granatum peel extract, Ascorbyl dipalmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Placental extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Poly(tripeptide-6), Hydrolyzed elastin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Soluble collagen, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Caramel
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| KoseGrace One Moist Lift Perfect EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | pdcPure Natural Cream Essence - 2 Types | Rohto MentholatumHada Labo Gokujyun Premium Emulsion 2020 Edition | Annayake24H Light Cream Continuous Hydration | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $24.60 | $18.10−$6.50 | $14.58−$10.02 | $58.70+$34.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Arginine | Ceramide 2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Kose - Grace One Moist Lift Perfect Essence" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, soluble collagen and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride and vitamin eIrritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
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The product retails for 24.60$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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