Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreWorks
“Like a skin sponge absorbs and holds onto moisture to deeply hydrate the skin, keeping it plump and smooth.5 Marine Algae Extracts Barrier architect builds a gel-matrix structure that strengthens the skin’s barrier in a ‘barely there film’.”
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, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinC13-15 alkane~4.1–5%
Propanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- 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 triglyceridePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.9–2.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium polyacrylate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerLauryl glucoside~1–1.2%
Vp/va copolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
More about Vp/va copolymerSqualane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneHelichrysum italicum extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
More about Helichrysum italicum extractHyaluronic acid~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acidDecyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCitric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractElettaria cardamomum seed extract~0.2–0.4%
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractRose extract~0.2–0.4%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractSantalum album wood extract~0.15–0.3%
Triethyl citrate~0.15–0.3%
Apium graveolens seed extract~0.15–0.3%
Enteromorpha compressa extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Lithothamnion calcareum extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Lithothamnion calcareum extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, C13-15 alkane, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium polyacrylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Lauryl glucoside, Vp/va copolymer, Squalane, Helichrysum italicum extract, Hyaluronic acid, Decyl glucoside, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rose extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Santalum album wood extract, Triethyl citrate, Apium graveolens seed extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| selfmadeSecure Attachment Comfort Serum+YOUR PRODUCT | Transparent LabCeramide Repair Serum - Transparent Lab | Elizabeth GrantHydra Cell Active Eye Repair Serum | ALASTIN SkincareC-Radical Defense Antioxidant Serum | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $23.04 | — | $218.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Urea | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"selfmade - Secure Attachment Comfort Serum+" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 0.65% and glycerin 4.50% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 36.00$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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