Obagi Kinetin+ Hydrating Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“This creamy formula hydrates for a smoother and softer skin”
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:
lactobacillus ferment, soluble collagen.
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, glycine soja sterols.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“helps reduce signs of sun damage, appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“even skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow 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~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePropylene glycol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolOctyldodecyl myristate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateStearic acid~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPeg-12 glyceryl dimyristate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholLactobacillus ferment~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentGlycine soja sterols~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLaureth-23~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Dimethicone~0.4–0.95%
- 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 DimethiconeCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
- 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 acetateEthoxydiglycol~0.2–0.8%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Kinetin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zeatin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Panthenol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAscorbic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHydrolyzed elastin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHydrochloric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Propylene glycol, Octyldodecyl myristate, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-12 glyceryl dimyristate, Stearyl alcohol, Lactobacillus ferment, Glycine soja sterols, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-23, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kinetin, Zeatin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid, Hydrolyzed elastin, Soluble collagen, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydrochloric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ObagiKinetin+ Hydrating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | cosdebahaofficialAzelaic Acid 20% Facial Cream | CetaphilMoisturising Cream | Decubalface cream vital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $60.00 | — | $9.92−$50.08 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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