Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol + 15 moreWorks
“The unique formulation contains a high concentration of pure hyaluronic acid, proxylane TM, and botanical extracts of licorice root and purple rice to support the skin's own hyaluronic acid levels while also delivering surface hydration and helping improve the appearance of firmness, smoothness, and facial plumpness.”
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:
dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, TocopherolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus nobilis peel oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclohexasiloxane~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolPropylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePolysilicone-11~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDimethicone~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octyldodecanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolBis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone~0.5–0.7%
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinOryza sativa extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Adenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus reticulata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneT-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCellulose acetate butyrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 glycolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateIngredient list view
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Propylene glycol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Polysilicone-11, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Octyldodecanol, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Dextrin, Oryza sativa extract, Disodium edta, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hydroxide, Adenosine, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, T-butyl alcohol, Cellulose acetate butyrate, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsH.A. IntensifierYOUR PRODUCT | SKINH.A. Intensifier Serum | BIOTHERMBlue Therapy Accelerated Serum | VichyLiftactiv Serum 10 Supreme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 67% | 67% |
| Price | — | $127.16 | $80.83 | $20.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 | 9 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - H. A. Intensifier" is effective for: Exfoliation and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (1.70% - 2.10%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.95% - 1.15%, glycerin 4.10% - 5.10% and dipotassium glycyrrhizate 1.70% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 124.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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