Perfect Potion Hydration Therapy Moisture Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 8 moreWorks
“The lightweight cream hydrates, calms and protects the skin, leaving it feeling soft, dewy and hydrated.”
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus glauca fruit extract, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilGlyceryl stearate citrate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateBrassica alcohol~2.8–4.2%
Glycerin~1.9–2.9%
- 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 oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilWater~1.2–1.8%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- 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 oilCitrus glauca fruit extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
Kunzea pomifera fruit extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calendula officinalis flower~0.45–1%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolSantalum spicata wood oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sclerotium gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium levulinate~0.15–0.7%
Sodium anisate~0.15–0.6%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCitric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Farnesol~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Brassica alcohol, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Santalum spicata wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Sclerotium gum, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Glyceryl caprylate, Citric acid, Linalool, Geraniol, Farnesol, Limonene
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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.
| Perfect PotionHydration Therapy Moisture CreamYOUR PRODUCT | OsmiaPurely Simple Face Cream | Indie LeeSqualane Facial Cream | KORRES3D Black Pine Day Cream For Normal To Combination Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $62.00 | $70.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Kukui Nut Oil | Panthenol | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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