Works for
MoisturizingTriethylhexanoin, Cyclomethicone + 4 moreWorks
“This formula will hydrate and revitalize skin that is starting to show signs of aging.”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: cyclomethicone, triticum vulgare germ oil.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“This formula will hydrate and revitalize skin that is starting to show signs of aging.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium tachibana peel extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Triethylhexanoin~9–11%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinCyclomethicone~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeAlcohol~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~2.5–3.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.2–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinIsotridecyl isononanoate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateAscorbyl glucoside~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideTrifluoropropyl cyclopentasiloxane~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica acutiloba root extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium tachibana peel extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractInula britannica flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melothria heterophylla root extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.5–0.7%
Poria cocos sclerotium extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mushroom extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to help reduce irritation and support restoration of skin barrier
More about Poria cocos sclerotium extractTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acetateTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Disodium phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateMagnesium chloride~0.25–0.5%
Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconePolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.3–0.5%
Quaternium-18 hectorite~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Trifluoropropyl cyclotetrasiloxane~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Cyclomethicone, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Trifluoropropyl cyclopentasiloxane, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Citrus aurantium tachibana peel extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Inula britannica flower extract, Melothria heterophylla root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Poria cocos sclerotium extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Disodium phosphate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Magnesium chloride, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Quaternium-18 hectorite, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Trifluoropropyl cyclotetrasiloxane, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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