Name: MDO by Simon Ourian MD - D. Intense Hydrating Moisturizer
Brand: MDO by Simon Ourian MD

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Based on the ingredients included, "MDO by Simon Ourian MD - D. Intense Hydrating Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, urea, glycerin and pantolactone 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). Persea gratissima oil, sesamum indicum seed oil, dimethicone, squalane and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.01% - 0.10%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This innovative formula gives a unique filler effect by plumping fine lines tackling their size, depth and volume while encouraging suppleness.

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, serine. 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.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

serine 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

D. Intense Hydrating Moisturizer

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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: glycerin, pantolactone.

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: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, urea

sesamum indicum seed oil 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

squalane 2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

dimethicone 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A 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

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alcohol 0.1% - 0.45%

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Works for: Antibacterial

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

pullulan 0.05% - 0.25%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

macadamia integrifolia seed oil 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Squalane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Dimethicone, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Trehalose, Urea, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium gluconate, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Caprylyl glycol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Algin, Disodium phosphate, Pullulan, Pantolactone, Potassium phosphate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-8 panthenol +12 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 panthenol +12 more Other:	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 urea +9 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 isosorbide dicaprylate +15 more	Common: panthenol urea +7 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +4 more	Common: panthenol urea +8 more Other: tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate	Common: urea panthenol +7 more Other: fructose myristyl myristate +4 more	Common: urea panthenol +4 more Other: lactic acid borago officinalis seed oil +3 more	Common: panthenol urea +4 more Other: cetyl dimethicone butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: panthenol urea +4 more Other: niacinamide fructose +6 more	Common: urea panthenol +5 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more	Common: urea panthenol +6 more Other: anhydroxylitol isosorbide dicaprylate +16 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +12 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +4 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? peg-8 beeswax Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more

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