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MoisturizingGlycerin, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether + 9 moreWorks
“A balm that gives you a new feeling of hydration and smooth skin, leading to moisturized and healthy skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": alanine, glutamic acid.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~3.6–5.5%
- 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~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherXanthan gum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrehalose~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseGlutamic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidLavandula angustifolia oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAbelmoschus esculentus fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMethionine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHydrolyzed rice extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed rice extractSodium carbomer~0.2–0.8%
Silica~0.35–0.8%
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Sodium citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Alanine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPrunus yedoensis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Xanthan gum, Trehalose, Glutamic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Abelmoschus esculentus fruit extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Methionine, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Sodium carbomer, Silica, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Disodium edta, Alanine, Tocopherol, Prunus yedoensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-38 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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