Based on the ingredients included, "Skin Design London - Hydrating - H2O Intense LUXE" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, saccharomyces/copper ferment, sodium hyaluronate and aloe barbadensis leaf juice) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (caprylyl glycol) 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

This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 2.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydrating .

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharomyces/copper ferment.

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).

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

Sodium hyaluronate6.8% - 10.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Glycerin2.8% - 4.2%

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

Panthenol1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Saccharomyces/copper ferment2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing

Collagen1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Butylene glycol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Caprylyl glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Key Actives

Panthenol1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Sodium hyaluronate6.8% - 10.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Glycerin2.8% - 4.2%

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

Saccharomyces/copper ferment2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing

Potential irritants

Parfum0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Sorbic acid0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Citric acid0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Sodium hyaluronate6.8% - 10.2%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Glycerin2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Saccharomyces/copper ferment2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing

Panthenol1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Collagen1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

Hydroxyethylcellulose1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Caprylyl glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Spiraea ulmaria extract0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Rhodiola rosea root extract0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Butylene glycol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

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

Sorbic acid0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Leontopodium alpinum extract0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Caviar extract0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Mica0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Parfum0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Sodium hydroxide0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Citric acid0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Panthenol, Collagen, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Butylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Caviar extract, Mica, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid

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