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MoisturizingGlycerin, Propylheptyl caprylate + 7 moreWorks
“Sunny Hydra-Fresh After-Sun Repair Gel”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: cocos nucifera oil, hippophae rhamnoides oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium 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~45–55%
Trimethylolpropane tricaprylate/tricaprate~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropylheptyl caprylate~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateMethylpropanediol~2.6–3.2%
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceErythrulose~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractTocopherol~0.95–1.15%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus sprout extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Propylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDicaprylyl carbonate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Alcohol denat.~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Trimethylolpropane tricaprylate/tricaprate, Glycerin, Propylheptyl caprylate, Methylpropanediol, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Erythrulose, Cocos nucifera oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Propylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol denat., Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 42090
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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.
| PayotSunny Hydra-Fresh After-Sun Repair GelYOUR PRODUCT | UriageBariederm-Cica Daily Gel-Cream | bareMineralsPureness Soothing Gel Moisturiser | Radiant Glow BotanicalFacial Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 33% |
| Price | — | $25.19 | $38.93 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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