Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 21 moreWorks well
“Sodium hyaluronate is what we call a humectant, drawing moisture into your skin from your surroundings.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": alanine, betaine.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingSerine, Lysine + 1 moreMay help
“This not only deeply hydrates, but also plumps fine lines, firms and restores elasticity to tired complexions.”
This product contains lysine, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneAlanineNot delivered
“Gentle Chamomile and calming Panthenol helps to soothe irritation and even skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (alanine) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Gelidiella acerosa extract, Limonene + 7 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~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePentylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- 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 glycolSaccharide isomerate~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHypnea musciformis extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractSargassum filipendula extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPanthenol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sorbitol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGelidiella acerosa extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPpg-26-buteth-26~0.35–0.65%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerSodium pca~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHexylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Saccharomyces lysate extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneProline~0.25–0.45%
Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanSerine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineGeranium maculatum oil~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Glycine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineGlutamic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidLysine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysinePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alanine~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineArginine~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineThreonine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Hypnea musciformis extract, Sargassum filipendula extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Panthenol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sorbitol, Caprylyl glycol, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Sodium pca, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Limonene, Proline, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Serine, Geranium maculatum oil, Citronellol, Methylisothiazolinone, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Geraniol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MALIN + GOETZReplenishing Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BLANC DIVARebirth Serum | SkintegraLunar Concentrate Serum | Jeffree Star CosmeticsVitamin C Skin Perfecting Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 66% | 64% |
| Price | ≈ $89.94 | $36.73≈ −$53.21 | — | $38.00≈ −$51.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 17 | 11 of 17 | 11 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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