MDO Intense Hydrating Moisturizer

Name: MDO - Intense Hydrating Moisturizer
Brand: MDO

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

acetyl hexapeptide-8
panthenol
urea
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
dimethicone
ethylhexyl palmitate
glycerin
hydrogenated vegetable glycerides
macadamia integrifolia seed oil
pantolactone
persea gratissima oil
pullulan
serine
sesamum indicum seed oil
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
trehalose
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

87 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

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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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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8	MEDIUM
serine	MEDIUM

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"Intense Hydrating Moisturizer"

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WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
persea gratissima oil
potassium cetyl phosphate
tocopheryl acetate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4% - 6.1%
macadamia integrifolia seed oil A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin	3.7% - 5.5%
squalane 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.	2.8% - 4.2%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	2.1% - 3.1%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.7% - 2.5%
persea gratissima oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function	1.4% - 2.1%
sesamum indicum seed oil 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	1.3% - 1.9%
hydrogenated vegetable glycerides Help soften the upper layer of the skin	1% - 1.5%
ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture	0.85% - 1.25%
potassium cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 1.15%
tocopheryl acetate A 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.	0.4% - 0.95%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.35% - 0.8%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.3% - 0.75%
hydrogenated palm glycerides An emollient that softens the skin	0.35% - 0.8%
dimethicone 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	0.35% - 0.8%
glyceryl polyacrylate Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin	0.3% - 0.7%
trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.7%
urea Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations	0.15% - 0.65%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.6%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.6%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.15% - 0.55%
sodium gluconate Helps stabilize product formulations	0.15% - 0.5%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.6%
serine 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	0.15% - 0.5%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.55%
silica dimethyl silylate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.55%
alcohol 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	0.1% - 0.45%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.45%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.15% - 0.55%
algin Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.35%
disodium phosphate Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation	0.05% - 0.25%
pullulan Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect	0.05% - 0.25%
pantolactone Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.2%
potassium phosphate Helps regulate the pH of the formulation	0.05% - 0.15%
acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.01% - 0.1%
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