Based on the ingredients included, "S. NATURE - Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. S. NATURE - Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, arginine, betaine and glycerin) 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). Emollients in this formulation (hydrolyzed collagen, arginine, squalane and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.40% - 0.95%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Adenosine 0.35% - 0.85%. 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).
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 2.50%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Does not work for

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

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.

Adenosine0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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)

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Hyaluronic acid0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream

Source: N/A

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: arginine, betaine.

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: arginine, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol

Sodium hyaluronate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Arginine0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Betaine2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Xylitylglucoside0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Squalane5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Glycerin3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Hyaluronic acid0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Hydrolyzed collagen1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Panthenol1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

Adenosine0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Glucose0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Caprylyl glycol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Butylene glycol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Anhydroxylitol0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Allantoin0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

without sebum and pore issues

Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Allantoin0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Key Actives

Panthenol1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Adenosine0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Hyaluronic acid0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Squalane5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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.

Glycerin3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Betaine2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Sodium hyaluronate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Hydrolyzed collagen1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Arginine0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Xylitylglucoside0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Anhydroxylitol0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Potential irritants

1,2-hexanediol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Squalane5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

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.

Glycerin3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

1,2-hexanediol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Betaine2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Panthenol1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Sodium hyaluronate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Hydrolyzed collagen1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

Acetyl hexapeptide-80.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Adenosine0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Hyaluronic acid0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potassium hyaluronate0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Arginine0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Allantoin0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Xylitylglucoside0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Anhydroxylitol0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Xylitol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Glucose0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Butylene glycol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

Caprylyl glycol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caprylyl glycol

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