Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing8 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
8 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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, 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: squalane, glycine soja oil.
BETA-GLUCANRole: HeroHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.45%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–5.2%
GLYCINE SOJA OILRole: Key activeA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.15–0.3%
HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.25–0.45%
SQUALANERole: Key activeAn 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.~3.1–3.8%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~0.2–0.4%
Irritancy14 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
14 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cynara scolymus leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishLow~0.3–0.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsLow~0.25–0.4%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Low~0.15–0.3%est.
Ascorbyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in productsLow~0.05–0.1%est.
ComedogenicCetearyl alcohol ~0.4–0.6% — rinse-off or low %Low risk
Cetearyl alcohol ~0.4–0.6% — rinse-off or low %
We flag 2 ingredients with a low-to-moderate comedogenic rating — at these concentrations, or in rinse-off use, they're unlikely to clog pores for most skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.4–0.6%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Med~0.15–0.3%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
Propanediol~3.9–4.8%
Squalane~3.1–3.8%
Methyl trimethicone~2.2–2.7%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.9–2.3%
Dicaprylyl ether~1.5–1.9%
Sucrose polystearate~1.4–1.7%
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Stearic acid~1–1.2%
Pca dimethicone~0.6–0.95%
Sea water~0.55–0.8%
Maris aqua~0.45–0.7%
Sea water~0.45–0.65%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.45–0.65%
Glyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
Saccharide isomerate~0.35–0.65%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.3–0.6%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
Tromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.25–0.4%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
Beta-glucan~0.25–0.45%
Hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
Magnesium sulfate~0.25–0.5%
Calcium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Cynara scolymus leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Manganese sulfate~0.2–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.2–0.35%
Zinc sulfate~0.15–0.25%
Glycine soja oil~0.15–0.3%
Lecithin~0.15–0.3%
Brassica oleracea gemmifera extract~0.1–0.25%
Phaseolus lunatus seed extract~0.15–0.3%
Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.05–0.1%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.05–0.1%
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