SkinCeuticals Freebie: SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Calcium pantothenate + 5 moreStrong evidence
“Provides optimal hydration without clogging pores”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“It leaves the skin feeling smoother and appearing younger, maximising the benefits of your daily skin care routine.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCalcium pantothenate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium pca~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Urea~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaTrehalose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePolyquaternium-51~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Calcium pantothenate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium pca, Disodium edta, Urea, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsFreebie: SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 GelYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaHydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream Fragrance Free | MarcelleHydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream - Dry Skin | Indeed LabsHydraluron Moisture Jelly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $22.35 | $20.72 | $23.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Anhydroxylitol | Pullulan |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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