LOOKS by Wolfgang Joop MY LOOKS - Hydrating Booster
Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“MY LOOKS , Hydrating Booster”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extract, MadecassosideNot delivered
This product contains ingredients (madecassoside) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Madecassoside + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) 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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Madecassoside, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains madecassoside. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetaine~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractEvernia furfuracea extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Madecassoside~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideEthylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.4%
Sodium phytate~0.6–1.35%
Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateSodium polyacrylate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrogenated polydecene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneMethylpropanediol~0.15–0.7%
Trideceth-6~0.15–0.55%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Evernia furfuracea extract, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Methylpropanediol, Trideceth-6, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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| LOOKS by Wolfgang JoopMY LOOKS - Hydrating BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Cos De BAHAES EGF Peptide Serum | SCINICHyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum | SkintegraLunar Concentrate Serum | |
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| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $15.42 | $17.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"LOOKS by Wolfgang Joop - MY LOOKS - Hydrating Booster" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 1.10% - 1.60% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (betaine 2.10% - 3.10% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
- 3Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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