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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A multi-purpose moisturiser for men hydrates and replenishes after cleansing.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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, cyclopentasiloxane.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Extracts of Apple and Camellia improve skin tone and smooth out skin texture.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract) 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 13 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methylpropanediol~5.8–7.1%
Dipropylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxane~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePentylene glycol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycereth-26~1–1.2%
Betaine~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineUlmus davidiana root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Parfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolysorbate 20~0.45–0.65%
Adenosine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractGlyceryl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPiper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractPropanediol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSoluble collagen~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenPortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBht~0.3–0.55%
Cnidium officinale root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractPueraria thunbergiana root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCamellia japonica flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractTaraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractThymus vulgaris leaf~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractPerilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractBorago officinalis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita extract~0.2–0.4%
Laurus nobilis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Pentylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Betaine, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Glyceryl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Propanediol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Soluble collagen, Portulaca oleracea extract, Xanthan gum, Bht, Cnidium officinale root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Centella asiatica extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Camellia japonica flower extract, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf, Houttuynia cordata extract, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Borago officinalis extract, Mentha piperita extract, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.
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