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Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Post-Shower Moisturiser

Name: Q+A - Hyaluronic Acid Post-Shower Moisturiser
Brand: Q+A

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

12 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Hyaluronic Acid Post-Shower Moisturiser”

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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: fructose, glycerin.

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: ricinus communis seed oil, persea gratissima oil.

FructoseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.3–2%

InulinKey activeEffect: HighHelps 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~1.1–1.7%

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~1.7–2.6%

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~2.2–3.3%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.6%

Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%

Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.05–0.25%

Brassica campestris seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.8–8.7%

Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.35–0.8%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Lonicera caprifolium extract

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Lonicera caprifolium extract—High~0.95–1.45%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~2.2–3.3%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Brassica campestris seed oil~5.8–8.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Corylus avellana seed oil~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ricinus communis seed oil~2.2–3.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Persea gratissima oil~1.7–2.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Inulin~1.1–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps 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

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Lonicera caprifolium extract~0.95–1.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Lonicera japonica

Not recognized

Honey extract~0.55–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Copernicia cerifera cera~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Fructose~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Decylene glycol~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients

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Glucose~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Ingredient list view

Water, Brassica campestris seed oil, Glycerin, Corylus avellana seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Inulin, Lonicera caprifolium extract, Unknown, Honey extract, Copernicia cerifera cera, Fructose, Hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Decylene glycol, Glucose, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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Product summary

"Q+A - Hyaluronic Acid Post-Shower Moisturiser" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (fructose 0.35% - 0.85%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 8.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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