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L'Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic Daily Anti-Fatigue Moisturising Lotion
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L'Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic Daily Anti-Fatigue Moisturising Lotion

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Dimethicone + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Men Expert Hydra Energetic Daily Anti-Fatigue Moisturising Lotion”
From product name

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, magnesium pca.

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, isopropyl myristate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–6.1%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.3–2%
Magnesium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~0.2–0.8%
Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~2.9–4.4%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~2.1–3.2%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.1–1.6%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.7%
Laminaria digitata extractUnder-dosedSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.35–0.85%
Anti-aging
Ascorbyl glucoside ~0.3–0.7%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Benefits of L'Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic Daily Anti-Fatigue Moisturising Lotion. . 24 hour non-stop protection .”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Laminaria digitata extractEffect: Low, below effective doseSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.35–0.85%
Ascorbyl glucosideUnder-dosedA 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~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Mentha piperita oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~3.8–5.6%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Menthol—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Ascorbyl glucosideA 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 productsMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.35–0.85%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.2–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Alcohol denat.~3.8–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Isohexadecane~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Mentha piperita oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Peg, hdi
Not recognized
Dimethicone~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Caffeine~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Sodium citrate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Laminaria digitata extract~0.35–0.85%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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Magnesium pca~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbyl glucoside~0.3–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

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

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Isopropyl myristate~0.2–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Menthol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Polymethyl methacrylate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Mentha piperita oil, Unknown, Dimethicone, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caffeine, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Laminaria digitata extract, Magnesium pca, Ascorbyl glucoside, Isopropyl myristate, Caprylyl glycol, Menthol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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