Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing3 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Deep Moisture Oil-Free Gel”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Formulated with natural extracts of Northern Oak and Sage, it works to control excess sebum production whilst minimising the appearance of pores and reducing shine.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alcohol~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinUrtica dioica leaf extract~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium magnesium silicate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago major leaf extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quercus robur bark extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractSodium levulinate~0.45–1.05%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium anisate~0.15–0.6%
Lactic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium phytate~0.05–0.2%
Aroma~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Sodium magnesium silicate, Plantago major leaf extract, Quercus robur bark extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Sodium levulinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium anisate, Lactic acid, Sodium phytate, Aroma
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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.
- 1
- 2Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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