
“First and foremost this moisturising Water Cream is made to intensely hydrate without irritating skin.”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
“Hydration is key for keeping skin healthy and youthful.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
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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 GlycerinA 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 DimethiconeActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneA synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractUsed 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 glycolPure 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 TocopherolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Isononyl isononanoate, Isopropyl isostearate, Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl urea, Peg-10 dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Inulin, Sodium chloride, Panthenol, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polysilicone-11, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium lactate, Sodium hyaluronate, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Silica dimethyl silylate, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene glycol, Parfum
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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.
| PharmacerisA Hyaluro-Sensilium Hyaluronic Acid di-2 In Water CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BotanicsHydration Burst Hydrating Day Cream | MISSHANear Skin Madecanol Cream | Real BarrierIntense Moisture Hyaluronic Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | — | $13.84 | $23.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Based on the ingredients included, "Pharmaceris - A Hyaluro-Sensilium Hyaluronic Acid di-2 In Water Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone, ethylhexyl palmitate, isododecane and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eThere are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 54.39A$ in Australia and from 9.66£ up to 13.06£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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