Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Hyaluronic acid offers deep and long lasting hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, galactoarabinan.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingTocopherol, Lactic acidNot delivered
“while reducing fine lines, wrinkles and signs of ageing.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.05–0.2%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Firms up and evens skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonium narbonense flower/leaf/stem extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Dimethyl sulfone~6.5–9.8%
Glycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholWhey protein~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinRibose~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonium narbonense flower/leaf/stem extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateGalactoarabinan~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanPanthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Inulin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePetasites japonicus root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Chondrus crispus~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusLecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLactic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Caramel~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 75470~0.01–0.05%
Silica~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethyl sulfone, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl alcohol, Whey protein, Unknown, Ribose, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Limonium narbonense flower/leaf/stem extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Galactoarabinan, Panthenol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Petasites japonicus root extract, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Chondrus crispus, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Caramel, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 75470, Silica
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS patentimages.storage.googleapis.com
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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