NIHONSAKARI Nihonshu Raku Uru Moist Balance Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Nihonshu Raku Uru Moist Balance Gel Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus junos fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.9–8.5%
- 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~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateOryza sativa~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enterococcus faecalis~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyAcer saccharum sap~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractHibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus persica leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
More about Prunus persica leaf extractCitrus junos fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractHydrolyzed silk~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Arachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerGlyceryl myristate~0.3–0.55%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 crosspolymerGlyceryl stearate se~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seArachidyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Oryza sativa, Unknown, Enterococcus faecalis, Honey, Acer saccharum sap, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract, Prunus persica leaf extract, Unknown, Citrus junos fruit extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl glucoside, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Carbomer, Unknown, Glyceryl myristate, Unknown, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate se, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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