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MoisturizingGlycerin, Inulin + 13 moreWorks
“Formulated with hyaluronic acid + polyglutamic acid, these powerful moisture magnets optimize skin hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, fructose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishInulin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract + 2 moreNot delivered
“Controls shine + clears pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinIsoamyl laurate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurate1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Moringa oleifera leaf water~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inulin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about InulinBetaine~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineNiacinamide~0.95–1.45%
- 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 NiacinamideMoringa oleifera seed extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fructose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseSodium polyglutamate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEpilobium fleischeri extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractSodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCetearyl olivate~0.1–0.4%
Sorbitan olivate~0.1–0.4%
Carbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCellulose gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePentylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Eucalyptol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPiperonyl glucoside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseGlucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractZingiber officinale extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
Silica silylate~0.1–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGluconolactone~0.05–0.25%
- 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 GluconolactoneEugenol~0.05–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.25%
Beta-caryophyllene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Isoamyl laurate, 1,2-hexanediol, Moringa oleifera leaf water, Inulin, Betaine, Niacinamide, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Fructose, Sodium polyglutamate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Carbomer, Cellulose gum, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Pentylene glycol, Sodium phytate, Potassium hydroxide, Eucalyptol, Xanthan gum, Piperonyl glucoside, Cellulose, Glucose, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Zingiber officinale extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Silica silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Maltodextrin, Gluconolactone, Eugenol, Citral, Triethyl citrate, Beta-caryophyllene, Geraniol, Limonene
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 | 9 of 11 | 8 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Adenosine | Alpha-Arbutin |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
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