L'Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic Quenching Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Isopropyl myristate + 4 moreGood evidence
“It keeps the skin hydrated all day, banishing dryness and irritation.”
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: isopropyl myristate, caprylyl glycol.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucosideModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucosideModerate evidence
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucoside, CaffeineModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Mentha piperita extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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.~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isopropyl myristate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateMentha piperita extract~2–3%
Ascorbyl glucoside~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideSilica silylate~1.5–2.2%
Biosaccharide gum-1~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Butylene glycol~1–1.5%
- 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 glycolCaffeine~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.4–1%
- 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 CarbomerEthyl menthane carboxamide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maris aqua~0.35–0.8%
Pentylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeumus boldus leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateXanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcetyl cedrene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.05–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Isopropyl myristate, Mentha piperita extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Silica silylate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Butylene glycol, Caffeine, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ethyl menthane carboxamide, Maris aqua, Pentylene glycol, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Xanthan gum, Acetyl cedrene, Juniperus virginiana oil, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pogostemon cablin oil, Terpineol, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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