Lierac Hydragenist Extreme Moisturizing Rescue Balm
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Urea + 24 moreStrong evidence
“Hydragenist Extreme Moisturizing Rescue Balm”
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:
betaine, 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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Jasminum officinale flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneBetaine~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDimethicone~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePolyacrylamide~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSodium hyaluronate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateUrea~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.75–1.1%
- 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 crosspolymerC13-14 isoparaffin~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTromethamine~0.5–0.7%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilJasminum officinale flower extract~0.4–0.6%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideDimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerDimethiconol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolHydrolyzed sweet almond protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-30~0.4–0.6%
Glycine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLaureth-7~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolMenthoxypropanediol~0.25–0.5%
Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPyridoxine hcl~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclSodium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 lactateVernonia appendiculata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMagnesium silicate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium gluconate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking
More about Potassium gluconateMagnesium gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking
More about Magnesium gluconateCalcium gluconate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateMethylsilanol mannuronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Manganese gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration
More about Manganese gluconateCopper gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateZinc gluconate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.3%
Ci 14700~0.15–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Betaine, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Urea, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, C13-14 isoparaffin, Parfum, Tromethamine, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Hydrolyzed sweet almond protein, Ceteareth-30, Glycine, Sodium pca, Laureth-7, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Tocopherol, Menthoxypropanediol, Panthenol, Pyridoxine hcl, Sodium lactate, Vernonia appendiculata leaf extract, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Magnesium silicate, Potassium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Manganese gluconate, Copper gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium salicylate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium metabisulfite, Ci 17200, Ci 14700, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid
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Product summary
"Lierac - Hydragenist Extreme Moisturizing Rescue Balm" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Lierac - Hydragenist Extreme Moisturizing Rescue Balm ticks this box. Urea, betaine, glycerin, glycine and sodium hyaluronate 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). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, dimethiconol, helianthus annuus seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane and c13-14 isoparaffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.45%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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 50.80CA$ in Canada and for 29.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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