LOréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Power Refreshing Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingChondrus crispus extract, Glycerin + 3 moreGood evidence
“Hydra Power Refreshing Moisturiser”
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, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
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: chondrus crispus extract, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Linalool + 1 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%
Propylene glycol~4.4–6.5%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-20~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-8~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Butylene glycol~1.4–2%
- 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 glycolPanax ginseng extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePotassium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Carbomer~0.35–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerChondrus crispus extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.1–0.4%
Ci 60730~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Peg-20, Peg-8, Butylene glycol, Panax ginseng extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Potassium hydroxide, Carbomer, Chondrus crispus extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 60730, Unknown, Linalool, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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