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MoisturizingGlycosyl trehalose, Sodium pca + 4 moreWorks
“Epilobium Fleischeri Extract: This plant is called fireweed, a perennial plant that grows on the rocky slopes of the Swiss Alps at a height of 1,000m to 2,400m. Containing flavonoids and tannic acid, it adds moisture to your skin and prevents from becoming rough and dry.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycosyl trehalose~2.1–3.1%
Sodium pca~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaEpilobium fleischeri extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractVaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Heptyl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
Glycerin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Pentylene glycol, Glycosyl trehalose, Sodium pca, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Unknown, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Heptyl glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate
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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.
| ORMONICAOrganics Lotion RefreshYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceNourishing Milky Toner | CliniqueMoisture Surge Hydrating Lotion | SAKURA STAdvanced Repair Essence | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $23.20 | $25.90 | $123.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Urea | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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