Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Squalane + 11 moreWorks well
“Boosts skin hydration and regulates pigmentation”
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, sodium chondroitin sulfate.
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, glycosphingolipids.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAdenosine triphosphate, Lactic acidMay help
“Packed with active ingredients which reduce signs of ageing”
This product contains adenosine triphosphate. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.05–0.25%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Boosts skin hydration and regulates pigmentation”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSqualane~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedPullulan~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPerfluorodecalin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 glycolAstragalus membranaceus root extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Atractylodes macrocephala root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bupleurum falcatum root extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSucrose palmitate~0.35–0.85%
Glycosphingolipids~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.2–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAdenosine triphosphate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium chondroitin sulfate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfateXanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.05–0.25%
- 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 acidCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Pullulan, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Panthenol, Perfluorodecalin, Butylene glycol, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Atractylodes macrocephala root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sucrose palmitate, Glycosphingolipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Adenosine triphosphate, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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| OXYjetSerum 1YOUR PRODUCT | Kate SomervilleKx Active Concentrates Squalane + Hyaluronic Serum | colibri skincareBarrier Booster | Ere PerezWhite Tea Phyto-Retinol Elixir | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | — | $18.29 | $42.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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