Judging from the ingredient list, "MZ Skin - The Light Moisturiser" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, sucrose and caprylyl glycol 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). Hippophae rhamnoides oil, salvia hispanica seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, 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.

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We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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 product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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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The product retails from 142.99$ up to 205.00$ in the United States and from 139.99£ up to 1150.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Super-lightweight texture Delivers instant and long-lasting hydration Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Antioxidant-rich formula protects against UV damage Encourages a brighter, more even appearance Helps plump, firm and lift Boosts radiance UK200040431

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This product contains palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. This ingredient 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.

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.15% - 0.3%

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

hyaluronic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Light Moisturiser

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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, hyaluronic acid.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

salvia hispanica seed oil 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Super-lightweight texture Delivers instant and long-lasting hydration Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Antioxidant-rich formula protects against UV damage Encourages a brighter, more even appearance Helps plump, firm and lift Boosts radiance UK200040431

Source: SpaceNK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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tocopherol 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

hyaluronic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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hippophae rhamnoides oil 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.35% - 0.65%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.1% - 1.3%

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

gossypium herbaceum seed extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cetearyl ethylhexanoate 5.1% - 6.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

squalane 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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.

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl behenate, Lecithin, Cetearyl alcohol, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Xanthan gum, Gossypium herbaceum seed extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sh-polypeptide-121, Collagen, Plankton extract, Pichia ferment lysate filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Carbomer, Citric acid, Sucrose, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium citrate, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Gold, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 helianthus annuus seed oil +9 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 sodium hyaluronate +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +31 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 sodium hyaluronate +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +31 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol urea +13 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +3 more Other: hexapeptide-9 copper tripeptide-1 +19 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol adenosine +12 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +14 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +22 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide acetyl heptapeptide-9 +14 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +15 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +2 more Other: adenosine beeswax +7 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide lactobionic acid +23 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	retinal Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +13 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +14 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +63 more

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