Shani Darden Skin Care Hydra Prep Gel - Full Size
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 moreWorks
“Hydra Prep Gel .”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.6–3.9%
- 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 juicePhenethyl alcohol~1.9–2.9%
Glyceryl caprylate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylate1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.6–1.35%
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 hyaluronateCarbomer~0.05–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerPolyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate~0.05–0.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenethyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Shani Darden Skin CareHydra Prep Gel - Full SizeYOUR PRODUCT | Exponent BeautyQuadruple Hyaluronic Acid Hydrator Power Serum | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Peeling Gel | Go-To Skin CareMuch plumper skin serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $16.80 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Lactobionic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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