L'Oréal Paris Men Expert Pure and Matte Anti-Shine Moisturising Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane + 1 moreGood evidence
“Men Expert Pure and Matte Anti-Shine Moisturising Gel”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Diazolidinyl urea + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ci 19140~5.2–7.8%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Water~2.8–4.2%
Parfum~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~1.6–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.25%
- 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 acetateDiazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaSilica~0.8–1.25%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Cyclohexasiloxane~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneAlcohol denat.~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cyclopentasiloxane~0.2–0.75%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneVinyldimethicone~0.1–0.45%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.4%
Hexene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneC12-13 pareth-3~0.05–0.15%
C12-13 pareth-23~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Methylparaben, Ci 19140, Propylparaben, Water, Parfum, Glycerin, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Unknown, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl acetate, Diazolidinyl urea, Silica, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Linalool, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, Unknown, Vinyldimethicone, Ci 42090, Unknown, Hexene, Limonene, C12-13 pareth-3, C12-13 pareth-23
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Sources cited in this review
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