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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Skinbetter Science - Hydration Boosting Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Skinbetter Science - Hydration Boosting Cream ticks this box. Anhydroxylitol, betaine, glycerin, saccharide isomerate and sodium hyaluronate 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). Caprooyl phytosphingosine, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns and isosorbide dicaprylate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

  • Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ns 1.20% - 1.40%, ceramide np 1.40% - 1.80%, ceramide eos 0.55% - 0.80%, ceramide eop 0.70% - 1.05%, ceramide ap 0.90% - 1.10%, caprooyl sphingosine 0.25% - 0.45% and caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.50%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

Price

The product retails for 90.00$ in the United States.

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