SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel Hydrating botanical gel
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Phyto Corrective Gel Hydrating botanical gel”
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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Sensitized, Dehydrated, Blotchiness, Discoloration, Acne, Aging FEATURES.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“It also features mulberry to help minimize the appearance of discoloration and promote a clear, fresh-looking complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4 + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 80~2.4–3.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxyethylcellulose~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractParfum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzophenone-4~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Butylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolCitrus grandis extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCi 19140~0.1–0.5%
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCi 42090~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Morus alba root extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Olea europaea leaf extract, Parfum, Benzophenone-4, Butylene glycol, Citrus grandis extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Benzyl benzoate, Ci 19140, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Benzyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ci 42090, Linalool, Citronellol, Morus alba root extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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