Embryolisse

Embryolisse Hydra-Mat Emulsion

Name: Embryolisse - Hydra-Mat Emulsion
Brand: Embryolisse

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Squalane, Biosaccharide gum-1 + 10 more

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What the product description says

“Embryolisse Hydra-Mat Emulsion ensures optimal moisturizing and a long-lasting matte effect.”

Source: Beautylish

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: biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.

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: squalane, butyrospermum parkii oil.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1.7–2.6%

Biosaccharide gum-1Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin~0.1–0.35%

Butyrospermum parkii oilKey active· EmollientEffect: High~1.4–2.1%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.9%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.1–0.35%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~3.7–5.5%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.1–0.35%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.6%

Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.3%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.8%

Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~2.8–4.2%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.65%

Evens skin tone

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What the product description says

“Vitamin E repairs skin's lipid barrier to maintain pH levels, promote an even tone and support healthy cellular function for a clear and shine-free complexion.”

Source: Dermstore

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Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~3.7–5.5%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~2–3%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1–1.5%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.4–1%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

EdtaHelp to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii oil—3/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.7–5.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Isononyl isononanoate~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Squalane~1.7–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Butyrospermum parkii oil~1.4–2.1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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Polymethyl methacrylate~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Tapioca starch~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.85–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Carbomer~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Isopentyldiol~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Allantoin~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Edta~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Help to stabilize the product formulation

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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.

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Tropolone~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Polymethyl methacrylate, Tapioca starch, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hydroxide, Allantoin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Parfum, Sorbitan isostearate, Edta, Biosaccharide gum-1, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl caprylate, Tropolone, Limonene