Judging from the ingredient list, "SEPHORA COLLECTION - Hydrating Cica Express Repair Care Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. SEPHORA COLLECTION - Hydrating Cica Express Repair Care Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, polyglycerin-3, zinc pca and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed cera, helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, butyrospermum parkii butter and helianthus annuus seed oil) 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

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.00% - 3.70% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and centella asiatica extract

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains actives 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydrating Cica Express Repair Care Cream

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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, polyglycerin-3.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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

zinc pca 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

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

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

zinc pca 0.5% - 0.75%

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

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Potential irritants

cocoglycerides 1.4% - 1.8%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

undecane 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

hydrogenated vegetable oil 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Panthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Undecane, Oryza sativa starch, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Zinc pca, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Tridecane, Glyceryl stearate, Jojoba esters, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Centella asiatica extract, Cetearyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed wax, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, O-cymen-5-ol, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3

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Key ingredients	panthenol centella asiatica extract +8 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +5 more Other: madecassoside madecassoside +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more	Common: panthenol centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: tocopherol	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride copper pca +4 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +5 more Other: madecassoside madecassoside +3 more	Common: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: urea zinc oxide +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract ceramide ap +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract ceramide ap +6 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: pantolactone sodium polyacrylate	Common: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +8 more	Common: panthenol zinc pca +2 more Other: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +11 more
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Potential Irritants	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +22 more	helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +35 more

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