Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“Approaches the cause of dryness to prepare healthy skin, and moisturizes skin with moisturizing ingredients spread throughout.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, diglycerin.
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).
ExfoliationSide benefit · Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.4%
- 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 glycolGlycereth-26~3.4–5.2%
Pentylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBetaine~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinErythritol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolThymus serpyllum extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed rice leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyquaternium-61~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~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 CarbomerSodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus junos fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractRosa damascena flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Diglycerin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinMethyl gluceth-20~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Glycerin~0.1–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinSucrose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseMethyl gluceth-10~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxyethyl urea~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaPentasodium pentetate~0.05–0.25%
Ethoxydiglycol~0.01–0.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Pentylene glycol, Betaine, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Erythritol, Unknown, Thymus serpyllum extract, Hydrolyzed rice leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Polyquaternium-61, Carbomer, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Citrus junos fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Diglycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Sucrose, Methyl gluceth-10, Hydroxyethyl urea, Pentasodium pentetate, Unknown, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol
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| OrbisAqua Lotion - 2 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | COSRX5 PDRN B5 Vital Soothing Toner | preangeAngelica Toner | MizonHyalugen Water Toner | |
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| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 38% |
| Price | — | $23.00 | $27.60 | $20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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