Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“The result is skin that's supple and fine lines and wrinkles that are softer and less visible.”
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.
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer”
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, butylene glycol.
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, isododecane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Thymus serpyllum extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.6–6.8%
- 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 DimethiconeDipropylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinIsododecane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateGlycereth-26~1.7–2.1%
Xylitol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl methicone~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeButylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolPeg-11 methyl ether dimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-11 methyl ether dimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolysilicone-11~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Bis-vinyldimethicone/peg-10 dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMaris aqua~0.3–0.55%
Sea water~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterPolysorbate 80~0.3–0.55%
Carbomer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AdenosinePotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Ascophyllum nodosum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascophyllum nodosum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractCarrageenan~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanMaris sal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSea salt~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Sophora angustifolia root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Barium sulfate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus serpyllum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidFagus sylvatica bud extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plankton extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractAlumina~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaBenzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Mica~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77492~0.1–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Isododecane, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Glycereth-26, Xylitol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl methicone, Butylene glycol, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Polysilicone-11, Bis-vinyldimethicone/peg-10 dimethicone crosspolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Maris aqua, Sea water, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Adenosine, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Ascophyllum nodosum, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Unknown, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Carrageenan, Maris sal, Sea salt, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Barium sulfate, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Unknown, Thymus serpyllum extract, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Unknown, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Plankton extract, Alumina, Benzoic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides
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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.
| NARSAqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | NARS CosmeticsNARS Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer | BIOTHERMFORCE SUPREME ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZING GEL | Kate SomervilleWrinkle Warrior Hydration Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $29.08 | $52.35+$23.27 | $125.59+$96.51 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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