L'Oréal Group Hydra Renewal Moisturizer
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Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Hydra Renewal Moisturizer”
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:
citrulline, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum, urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 6 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~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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~3.7–4.5%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneParaffinum liquidum~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPolyethylene~2.6–3.2%
Urea~2.1–2.5%
- 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 UreaGlyceryl linoleate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleatePeg-100 stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-2 stearate~1.3–1.6%
Polysorbate 60~1–1.3%
Triethanolamine~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineGlyceryl oleate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPanthenol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPentylene glycol~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetyl alcohol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcohol6-methoxy-2-methylamino-3-aminopyridine hcl~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitrulline~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about CitrullineMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Phenylalanine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Propylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl linolenate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateLimonene~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.5–0.8%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydroxycitronellal~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl salicylate~0.45–0.65%
Eugenol~0.4–0.6%
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Paraffinum liquidum, Polyethylene, Urea, Glyceryl linoleate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-2 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Pentylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, 6-methoxy-2-methylamino-3-aminopyridine hcl, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrulline, Methylparaben, Phenylalanine, Xanthan gum, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl linolenate, Limonene, Citric acid, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Parfum, Propylparaben
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| L'Oréal GroupHydra Renewal MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | FlexitolRapid Revive Overnight Cream | SimpleKind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser Pouch | MixaUrea Cica Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 62% |
| Price | $8.59 | $9.24+$0.65 | $17.17+$8.58 | $37.11+$28.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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