SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
Works for
MoisturizingCalcium pantothenate, Sodium hyaluronateWorks
“Hydrating B5 Gel”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": 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).
Can it cause trouble?
IrritancyNo flagged irritants in our databaseLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCalcium pantothenate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateSodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium pantothenate, Sodium hyaluronate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SkinCeuticalsHydrating B5 GelYOUR PRODUCT | TarteSEA Mermaid Skin Hyaluronic H2O Serum | Medik8Hydr8 B5 | It CosmeticsBye Bye Lines Concentrated Derma Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | $95.00 | — | $48.23−$46.77 | $24.88−$70.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Panthenol | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Vichy LiftActiv Supreme H.A. Epidermic Filler SerumL'Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Hydrating B5 Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.85% - 1.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 90.00CA$ in Canada, for 132.00A$ in Australia, from 62.00£ up to 64.53£ in the United Kingdom and for 86.00$ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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