Skin Generics Hyaluronic Acid Cream 21% Active Complex

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

chondrus crispus
cyclopentasiloxane
diglycerin
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
glucose
glycerin
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
titanium dioxide
trehalose
+6 more

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MEDIUM

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£24.95

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Size: 50 Ml

Hyaluronic Acid Cream 21% Active Complex

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"Hyaluronic Acid Cream 21% Active Complex"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: diglycerin, glycerin.

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: squalane, cyclopentasiloxane.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
squalane	HIGH
chondrus crispus	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains dimethylmethoxy chromanol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethylmethoxy chromanol	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
propylene glycol
polysorbate 60

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	4.4% - 6.6%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	3.6% - 5.5%
diglycerin Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	2.7% - 4%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	2.1% - 3.1%
squalane 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.	1.8% - 2.7%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin	1.3% - 1.9%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	1% - 1.6%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.95% - 1.4%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.55% - 1.25%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.45% - 1%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.4% - 0.95%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.9%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.3% - 0.75%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.8%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.55%
sorbitan isostearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.55%
glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function	0.1% - 0.4%
dimethylmethoxy chromanol Can help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.1% - 0.35%
mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light	0.1% - 0.4%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	0.1% - 0.35%
chondrus crispus Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	0.05% - 0.15%
ci 77491 A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	chondrus crispus cyclopentasiloxane +8 more	Common: diglycerin glycerin +4 more Other: adenosine avena sativa kernel extract +16 more	Common: diglycerin glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone	Common: diglycerin glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +8 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: urea palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +17 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate squalane +2 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +9 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid palmaria palmata extract	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate squalane +1 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +7 more	Common: diglycerin glycerin +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol urea +5 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? orchid extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? polygonum bistorta root extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium metabisulfite Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? synthetic fluorphlogopite Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? steareth-21 Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +1 more	edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit?	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan tristearate Has skin benefit? amorphophallus konjac root powder Has skin benefit? sericin Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? laureth-4 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? bakuchiol Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +3 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +3 more	calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? glycol stearate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-2 stearate Has skin benefit? isoamyl laurate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +8 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +34 more