Works for
MoisturizingBeta-glucan, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“A multi-tasking ampoule that helps soothe and hydrate skin.”
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, diglycerin.
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, glycosaminoglycans.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Beta-glucan + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rose flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlycerin~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 GlycerinBeta-glucan~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanDipropylene glycol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRh-polypeptide-64~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosaminoglycans~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycosaminoglycansCaulerpa lentillifera extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.9–1.35%
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diglycerin~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPiper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArginine~0.2–0.75%
- 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 ArginineCarbomer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Rose flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Beta-glucan, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Rh-polypeptide-64, Glycosaminoglycans, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Diglycerin, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Xanthan gum, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Rose flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil
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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.
| MIGUHARAAquaporin AmpouleYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AgeraHydra Intensive Hyaluron Ampoule Mini | simplyOReal Effect EGF Ampoule | Coreana LabAmple:N Peptide Shot Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $18.64 | $18.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MIGUHARA - Aquaporin Ampoule" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (arginine 0.20% - 0.75%, diglycerin 0.80% - 1.25%, sodium hyaluronate 2.60% - 3.90% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 25.66$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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