Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks well
“Suitable for all skin types, especially dry and irritated skin Serum p H ~ 5 .5 Functions Helps restore and strengthen the skin's protective barrier Helps moisturise the skin Helps soothe irritated skin Helps repair damaged skin”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.8–7.2%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~2.5–3.8%
- 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~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPpg-26-buteth-26~1.3–2%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Bisabolol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Didecyldimonium chloride~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Sodium benzoate, Bisabolol, Potassium sorbate, Didecyldimonium chloride, Citric acid
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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.
| MATH scientificB5 RECOVERYYOUR PRODUCT | BioveneHydration Support Face Serum | L300Balancing Toner with Prebiotic | grace & stellaGrace and Stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | $9.85 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Urea | Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Lynia Face Tonic "Anti-Aging"Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum
Product summary
"MATH scientific - B5 RECOVERY" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.50% - 5.20% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 2.50% - 3.80%, panthenol 3.50% - 5.20% and glycerin 4.80% - 7.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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