Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 3 moreWorks
“Ultra pigmented for 24 hours of intense colour and hydration”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Pogostemon cablin leaf oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLysolecithin~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSclerotium gum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumMarrubium vulgare extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pullulan~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanXanthan gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Epilobium fleischeri extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Arginine~0.35–0.8%
- 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 ArginineCaffeine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePhytic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSilica~0.15–0.65%
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Marrubium vulgare extract, Pullulan, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Benzoic acid, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Arginine, Caffeine, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Silica, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Citric acid, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Potassium sorbate
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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.
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| Match | — | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | — | $19.11 | $21.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Alanine | Alanine | Alanine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 3Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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