Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 10 moreWorks well
“Hydra Active 3”
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, methyl gluceth-20.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidNot delivered
This product might help exfoliate the skin with hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Benzyl salicylate + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.9–7.2%
- 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 oilGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinIsohexadecane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDimethicone~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 DimethiconeAlcohol denat.~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sorbitan stearate~1.6–2%
Methyl gluceth-20~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Ethylhexyl salicylate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateShorea robusta seed butter~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to softent the upper layer of the skin
More about Shorea robusta seed butterStearyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
More about 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePanthenol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acetateRibes nigrum seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilC13-14 isoparaffin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 stearateLaureth-7~0.25–0.5%
Peg-100 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePoloxamer 338~0.25–0.5%
Polyacrylamide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSucrose cocoate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Bht~0.1–0.2%
Myrtrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- 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, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Sorbitan stearate, Methyl gluceth-20, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Shorea robusta seed butter, Stearyl alcohol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Disodium edta, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, C13-14 isoparaffin, Glyceryl stearate, Laureth-7, Peg-100 stearate, Poloxamer 338, Polyacrylamide, Sucrose cocoate, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Bht, Myrtrimonium bromide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| L'Oréal ParisHydra Active 3YOUR PRODUCT | ZO Skin HealthRozatrol | YourGoodSkinEnergizing Facial Scrub | NiveaDerma Skin Clear Chemical Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | — | $67.99 | — | $6.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Galactoarabinan | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"L'Oréal Paris - Hydra Active 3" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (panthenol 0.40% - 0.65% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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