Natasha Denona Hy-Gen Skinglass Energizing & Hydrating Primer Serum
Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Nonapeptide-1 + 12 moreWorks well
“What it is: Natasha's lightweight primer serum has a dewy finish, infusing skin with up to 72hrs of continuous moisture while balancing oil for an instant glow.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: nonapeptide-1, urea
Anti-agingNonapeptide-1, Lactic acidMay help
“Designed to help balance the skin over time, the primer is enriched with Mediterranean microalgae and anti-aging peptides, seeking to smooth and brighten.”
This product contains nonapeptide-1. 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.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.15–0.3%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Designed to help balance the skin over time, the primer is enriched with Mediterranean microalgae and anti-aging peptides, seeking to smooth and brighten.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopentyldiol~5.5–6.7%
Butylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 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 GlycerinPolyester-5~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPolyacrylate crosspolymer-11~1.6–2%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~1.4–1.7%
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropanediol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.7–1.05%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.65%
Hexylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Sodium phosphate~0.3–0.5%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Sodium acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Nonapeptide-1~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Nonapeptide-1Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidFructose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Tetraselmis suecica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about UreaPrunus persica fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractAllantoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMaltose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium lactate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTrehalose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseLactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Glucose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseDisodium phosphate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Isopentyldiol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyester-5, Mica, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium phosphate, Linalool, Sodium acetate, Citronellol, Nonapeptide-1, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Fructose, Sodium hydroxide, Tetraselmis suecica extract, Urea, Prunus persica fruit extract, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Trehalose, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Glucose, Disodium phosphate, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| Natasha DenonaHy-Gen Skinglass Energizing & Hydrating Primer SerumYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREBlemish Resurfacing and Recovery 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum | endota spaPeptide 8 Hyaluronic Serum | The OrdinaryBuffet + Copper Peptides 1% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | — | $28.90−$21.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 8 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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