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Origins GinZing Gel Moisturizer

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Origins - GinZing Gel Moisturizer" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, sodium hyaluronate, sodium pca and trehalose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Squalane, caprylyl glycol, dicaprylyl carbonate, isopropyl isostearate and ppg-15 stearyl ether in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of niacinamide (niacinamide 1.80% - 2.20%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 89.46CA$ in Canada, for 116.69A$ in Australia, for 25.01$ in the United States and for 19.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

GinZing Gel Moisturizer

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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: glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.

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: squalane, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

glycerin 2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

sodium pca 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

linoleic acid 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxyethyl urea, niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Exfoliation

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.

hydroxyethyl urea 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

citrus limon peel oil 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

A highly irritating fragrance

citrus grandis peel oil 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl isostearate 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.9% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Silica, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopropyl isostearate, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Hydroxyethyl urea, Hordeum vulgare extract, Trehalose, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Sodium polyaspartate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Sorbitol, Caffeine, Linoleic acid, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide linoleic acid +9 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: ceramide np camellia sinensis leaf extract +11 more	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol isosorbide dicaprylate +8 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +10 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +2 more Other: dimethiconol glycine soja sterols +7 more	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +2 more Other: retinol ceramide np +9 more	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +44 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +20 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: urea helianthus annuus seed oil +5 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol inositol +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dilauryl thiodipropionate	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +3 more Other: colloidal oatmeal lactic acid +15 more
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Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +17 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +20 more	retinol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +46 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	dilauryl thiodipropionate Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	cymbopogon schoenanthus oil Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root oil Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa extract Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +160 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	sucrose Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +62 more

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Origins GinZing Gel Moisturizer

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Exfoliation

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