Philosophy Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium 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%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglyceridePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateCetearyl alcohol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDimethicone~1–1.6%
- 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 DimethiconeAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerButylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
- 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 glycolCetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideMethylpropanediol~0.35–0.8%
Sodium polyacrylate starch~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractLaureth-3~0.2–0.75%
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseGlucosyl hesperidin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterLimonene~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 LimoneneHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Silanetriol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractAgave americana leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ci 17200~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Methylpropanediol, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Parfum, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Laureth-3, Citric acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glucosyl hesperidin, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Limonene, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Agave americana leaf extract, Ci 42090, Ci 17200
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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.
| PhilosophyHope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | SeroVitalBeauty SuddenlySmooth Gentle RetinAll Treatment | BaleaBeauty Expert Day Cream 3% Peptid-Solution 1% Ectoin | KLAVUURejuve Pearlsation Multi Pearl Peptide Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $42.90 | $62.30+$19.40 | $8.49−$34.41 | $29.10−$13.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Philosophy - Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, glucosyl hesperidin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol and pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.10% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.
Price
The product retails from 32.45£ up to 896.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 62.00CA$ in Canada and for 42.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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