Based on the ingredients included, "OTZI - Hydro Crystal Lightweight Gel Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, magnesium pca, manganese pca, sodium hyaluronate and zinc pca) 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). Ceramide np, ethylhexyl palmitate, caprylyl glycol and pentylene glycol 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.30%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydro Crystal Lightweight Gel Moisturizer

Source: From product name

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, magnesium pca.

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: ceramide np, ethylhexyl palmitate.

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

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

ceramide np 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

glycerin 3.8% - 5.7%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation.

Source: Sephora

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.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

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

ceramide np 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

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centaurea cyanus flower extract 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

parfum 0.01% - 0.05%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

butylene glycol 3.2% - 4.9%

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

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Xanthan gum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Mica, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Sodium phytate, Silica, Ceramide np, Silica dimethyl silylate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract, Hibiscus syriacus bark extract, Saussurea involucrata extract, Aloe ferox leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium pca, Hexylene glycol, Magnesium pca, Dipropylene glycol, Zinc pca, Tocopherol, Bambusa vulgaris water, Manganese pca, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Key ingredients	ceramide np panthenol +8 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +6 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +6 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +4 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +3 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +5 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil dimethiconol +6 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +5 more Other: ceramide ns phytosphingosine +20 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +5 more Other: urea ceramide ap +5 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +2 more Other: allantoin phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate +1 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +2 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide ap +7 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? centaurea cyanus flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +6 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 behenate Has skin benefit? +5 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? prunus persica fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	oryza sativa bran water Has skin benefit? ceramide np Has skin benefit? +34 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more

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