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MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 moreWorks
“Refreshing Active Energy face care gel for men is quickly absorbed and instantly moisturizes the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Linalool + 4 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinTapioca starch~3.7–5.6%
Alcohol denat.~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cetearyl alcohol~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholIsopropyl palmitate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSodium polyacrylate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCaffeine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePaullinia cupana seed extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.1%
- 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 acetateMaltodextrin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium sulfate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Alcohol denat., Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium polyacrylate, Caffeine, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Sodium sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum, Ci 42090
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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.
| NiveaMen Active Energy Face Care GelYOUR PRODUCT | MixaSOIN DE JOUR GEL WAKE UP HYDRA SKIN EFFECT | SEKKISEIHerbal Gel | UriageBariederm-Cica Daily Gel-Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $8.98 | — | $43.00+$34.02 | $25.19+$16.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Cholesterol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
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