Make P:rem

Hydrate Me Micro Tension Moisturizing Cream 65ml

Name: Make P:rem - Hydrate Me Micro Tension Moisturizing Cream 65ml
Brand: Make P:rem

Efficacy 50/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

"Make P: rem - Hydrate Me Micro Tension Moisturizing Cream Australia" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.

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Product summary

"Make P: rem - Hydrate Me Micro Tension Moisturizing Cream Australia" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Make P: rem - Hydrate Me Micro Tension Moisturizing Cream Australia ticks this box. Cyclomethicone, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, cholesterol, cyclomethicone, phytosterols and caprylic/capric triglyceride) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: sodium ascorbyl phosphate, lecithin, stearic acid and panthenol

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 45.00A$ in Australia.

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

17 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Strong evidence

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: cyclomethicone, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

PANTHENOLRole: Under-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.15–0.25%

CERAMIDE NPRole: Key activeA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.2–0.35%

CHOLESTEROLRole: Key activeAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.5–0.7%

CYCLOMETHICONERole: Key activeA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~1.4–1.7%

CYCLOPENTASILOXANERole: Key activeA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~3.8–4.7%

DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~1.4–1.7%

DIMETHICONOLRole: Key activeA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.2–0.35%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5–6.2%

HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.15–0.25%

HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.1–0.2%

PHYTOSTEROLSRole: Key activeLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.2–0.35%

POLYGLUTAMIC ACIDRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.15–0.25%

SACCHARIDE ISOMERATERole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACTRole: Key activeBrown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect~0.15–0.25%

THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENTRole: Key activeMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties~0.15–0.25%

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.2–2.7%

Evens skin tone

21 key actives in the formula

Weak evidence

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5–6.2%

CyclopentasiloxaneRole: Key activeA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~3.8–4.7%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.2–2.7%

CyclomethiconeRole: Key activeA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~1.4–1.7%

DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~1.4–1.7%

Brassica campestris sterolsRole: Key activeHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.85%

CholesterolRole: Key activeAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.5–0.7%

Olea europaea fruit oilRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.3–0.5%

Thermus thermophillus fermentRole: Key activeMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties~0.15–0.25%

Ascophyllum nodosum extractRole: Key activeBrown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect~0.15–0.25%

Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

DimethiconolRole: Key activeA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.2–0.35%

Polyglutamic acidRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.15–0.25%

Ceramide npRole: Key activeA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.2–0.35%

Dimethicone crosspolymerRole: Key activeUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~0.15–0.3%

Polyglyceryl-10 oleateRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

PhytosterolsRole: Key activeLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.2–0.35%

Saccharide isomerateRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Hyaluronic acidRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.15–0.25%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.1–0.2%

Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.3%

Irritancy

28 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 28 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.15–0.3%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~2.1–2.6%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~2.2–2.7%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureLow~1.8–2.2%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationLow~0.3–0.5%est.

Thermus thermophillus fermentMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration propertiesLow~0.15–0.25%est.

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineLow~0.15–0.3%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.2–0.35%est.

Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherHelps create a gel-like product textureLow~0.15–0.3%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.15–0.3%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherLow~0.15–0.3%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.15–0.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.15–0.3%est.

Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessLow~0.2–0.35%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.15–0.3%est.

PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionLow~0.2–0.35%est.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CLow~0.15–0.3%est.

Potassium laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherLow~0.15–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.1–0.2%est.

BhtA preservativeLow~0.1–0.2%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationLow~0.1–0.2%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeLow~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

Theobroma cacao extract ~0.1–0.2% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Theobroma cacao extract—High~0.1–0.2%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.15–0.3%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

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