Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturizing Beauty Facial Essence
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Alteromonas ferment extract + 5 moreGood evidence
“Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturizing Beauty Facial Essence”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“The refreshing formula hydrates, improves the look of fine lines, and revitalizes, resulting in a smoother, suppler, healthier-looking complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosa gallica flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 denat.~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 glycolPeg-20~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-8~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.1%
Carbomer~0.4–0.95%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractRosa gallica flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.1–0.3%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractAlteromonas ferment extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Peg-20, Peg-8, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Rosa gallica flower extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principlepatents.google.com
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