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MoisturizingIsododecane, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Weightless Hydration: Floods skin with moisture that feels like nothing”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, methyl gluceth-20.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Enzymatic Exfoliation: Pineapple gently resurfaces for smoother, brighter skin”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~1.7–2.6%Under-dosed
“Vitamin C: Potent antioxidant that brightens, evens tone, protects against free radicals, and promotes collagen production for youthful skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingAscorbic acid ~1.7–2.6%Under-dosed
“Vitamin C: Potent antioxidant that brightens, evens tone, protects against free radicals, and promotes collagen production for youthful skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isododecane~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateAscorbic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- 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 extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractPropylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMethyl gluceth-20~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Isododecane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ascorbic acid, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Propylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, 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.
| PurlisseTRAVEL - Pineapple Bright Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NATUREKINDWhitening Mega Vitamin Cream | The Organic PharmacyMen's Ultra Light Moisture Gel | La Roche-PosayRedermic C10 Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $12.00 | $37.60+$25.60 | — | $39.28+$27.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Biosaccharide Gum-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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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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