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.

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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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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hope In A Jar Water Cream Hyaluronic Glow Moisturizer

Source: 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: 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

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Dimethicone1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Hyaluronic acid0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glucosyl hesperidin0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant

Cetearyl alcohol1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

Ananas sativus fruit extract0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Butylene glycol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Pentylene glycol3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Caprylyl glycol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Anti-aging

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.

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Hyaluronic acid0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Key Actives

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Hyaluronic acid0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

Dimethicone1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Glycerin4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Potential irritants

Parfum0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Limonene0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Pentylene glycol3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

1,2-hexanediol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylyl glycol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations

Cetearyl glucoside0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Methylpropanediol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

Ananas sativus fruit extract0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

Citric acid0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Potassium sorbate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ci 420900.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A colorant (dye)

Ci 172000.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A red colorant

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Pentylene glycol3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

Cetearyl alcohol1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

1,2-hexanediol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylyl glycol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Dimethicone1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations

Butylene glycol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Cetearyl glucoside0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Methylpropanediol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

Sodium polyacrylate starch0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Parfum0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ananas sativus fruit extract0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

Laureth-30.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Citric acid0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Hydroxyethylcellulose0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

Glucosyl hesperidin0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Limonene0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Hyaluronic acid0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Sodium benzoate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Potassium sorbate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Silanetriol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Agave americana leaf extract0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Ci 420900.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A colorant (dye)

Ci 172000.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A red colorant

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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