PCA SKIN HydraMatte

PCA SKIN HydraMatte

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“HydraMatte”
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: 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.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.8–2.7%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.6–3.8%
ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.35–0.8%
Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.5–1.2%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.8–1.2%
Hydrolyzed rice extractEffect: LowA plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing~4.3–6.5%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“Helps minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines to refine skin texture.”
Source: Bluemercury

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~25–37%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~6.8–10.2%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.1–0.45%est.
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Rosa damascena extract~25–37%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~6.8–10.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Hydrolyzed rice extract~4.3–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizing

A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing

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Water~3.1–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dimethicone~2.6–3.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Glycerin~1.8–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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C12-15 alkyl lactate~1.4–2%
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Sodium polyacrylate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Butylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Propanediol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium pca~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Decylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients

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Erythritol~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Trideceth-6~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carrageenan~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrolyzed rice bran extract~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin tone

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

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Schinus molle extract~0.05–0.15%
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Rosa damascena extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Hydrolyzed rice extract, 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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