Works for
MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“Experience immediate and long-term hydration* that reduces oil at the skin’s surface while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines.”
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:
erythritol, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, hydrogenated polydecene.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Experience immediate and long-term hydration* that reduces oil at the skin’s surface while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa centifolia flower extractMedium 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%
Dimethicone~6.7–10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinC12-15 alkyl lactate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 glycolHydrogenated polydecene~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropanediol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium pca~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDecylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolErythritol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolTrideceth-6~0.3–0.7%
Carrageenan~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about Carrageenan1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrolyzed rice bran extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might contain an active compound orthosilicic acid that could be helpful to regulate the level of pigment in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydrolyzed rice bran extractRosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractSchinus molle extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Sodium polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Sodium pca, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Decylene glycol, Erythritol, Trideceth-6, Carrageenan, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed rice bran extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Schinus molle extract
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| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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