RenGuangDo Camellia Seed Active Hydro Moisturizing Gel
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Camellia oleifera seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
“Camellia Seed Active Hydro Moisturizing Gel”
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: camellia oleifera seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAscorbic acidNot delivered
“Add moisture and nutrients to precipitates under-skin collagen making; lock-in moisture, reduce skin dryness and improve translucency.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~1.7–2.5%, below the ~4% it needsUnder-dosed
“Vitamin C500 and E whiten skin, reduce melanin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia oleifera seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilBetaine~6.2–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineLactococcus ferment~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbic acid~1.7–2.5%
- 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 acidPanthenol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGlycerin~0.1–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinIngredient list view
Camellia oleifera seed oil, Betaine, Lactococcus ferment, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycerin
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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.
| RenGuangDoCamellia Seed Active Hydro Moisturizing GelYOUR PRODUCT | MakariExclusive Tone Boosting Face Cream | SkinCeuticalsAnti-Aging System | Youth To The PeopleAdaptogen Deep Moisture Cream Packet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 70% | 68% |
| Price | $56.00 | $40.00−$16.00 | $391.00+$335.00 | $52.00−$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"RenGuangDo - Camellia Seed Active Hydro Moisturizing Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (1.90% - 2.90%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.85% - 1.25% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 56.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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