RAWQUEST Echinacea Calming Moisture Gel Cream Mini
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Echinacea Calming Moisture Gel Cream Mini”
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, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Gardenia florida fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Echinacea purpurea extract74.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractGlycerin~22–33%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrogenated polydecene~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecene1,2-hexanediol~2.2–3.2%
Niacinamide~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideDipropylene glycol~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolWater~1.5–2.2%
Butylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%
- 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 triglyceridePolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneCetearyl olivate~0.45–1.1%
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateSorbitan olivate~0.2–0.8%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.75%
- 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 crosspolymerTromethamine~0.15–0.65%
Sodium carbomer~0.3–0.75%
Fragaria vesca leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Adenosine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineTricholoma matsutake extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trideceth-10~0.2–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Musa sapientum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium phosphate~0.1–0.5%
Theobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl glutamine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePortulaca oleracea extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.5%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractOsmanthus fragrans flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumIngredient list view
Echinacea purpurea extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrogenated polydecene, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetearyl olivate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sorbitan olivate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium carbomer, Fragaria vesca leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Trideceth-10, Disodium edta, Rhododendron chrysanthum leaf extract, Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Dipotassium phosphate, Theobroma cacao extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Acetyl glutamine, Sodium hyaluronate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Osmanthus fragrans flower extract, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Cellulose gum
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| RAWQUESTEchinacea Calming Moisture Gel Cream MiniYOUR PRODUCT | Make P:remInteca Soothing Cream | ISNTREEOnion Newpair Gel Cream | preangeVit B5 Emulsion | |
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| Match | — | 92% | 89% | 87% |
| Price | $13.32 | $20.80+$7.48 | $22.82+$9.50 | $21.15+$7.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "RAWQUEST - Echinacea Calming Moisture Gel Cream Mini" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. RAWQUEST - Echinacea Calming Moisture Gel Cream Mini ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil and hydrogenated polydecene in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.60% - 3.80%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.65%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
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 for 13.32$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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