Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Squalane + 9 moreWorks
“Clinically tested, lightweight gel-crème that delivers lasting hydration while refining pores and smoothing skin texture.”
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:
betaine, 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: squalane, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Gluconolactone, TocopherolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Withania somnifera root extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Betaine~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCetearyl olivate~3.3–5%
Isoamyl laurate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateSqualane~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSorbitan olivate~1.6–2.3%
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinSesamum indicum seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilWithania somnifera root extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Gluconolactone~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateIsoamyl cocoate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Isoamyl cocoateButylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.5%
Spiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extract1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.1–0.4%
Bellis perennis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractJasminum officinale flower extract~0.1–0.4%
Boerhavia diffusa root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
More about Boerhavia diffusa root extractCyperus rotundus root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractHemidesmus indicus root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mesua ferrea flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubia cordifolia root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum xanthocarpum extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolCyanocobalamin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Betaine, Cetearyl olivate, Isoamyl laurate, Squalane, Sorbitan olivate, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Glycerin, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Withania somnifera root extract, Gluconolactone, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Isoamyl cocoate, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Unknown, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Bellis perennis flower extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Cyperus rotundus root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hemidesmus indicus root extract, Mesua ferrea flower extract, Unknown, Unknown, Rubia cordifolia root extract, Unknown, Solanum xanthocarpum extract, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Linalool
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