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MoisturizingGlycerin, Triethylhexanoin + 7 moreWorks
“Made with 10% lettuce extract, 10% cucumber extract, and 30% cucumber water, this soothing essence delivers intense moisture to rejuvenate dry and dull skin with fresh dewy moisture.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cucumis sativus fruit water~4.6–6.9%
Lactuca scariola sativa leaf extract~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~2.8–4.2%
- 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 extractDipropylene glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinPortulaca oleracea extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractHamamelis virginiana extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractPolysorbate 80~0.85–1.3%
Triethylhexanoin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPropanediol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerArginine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCyclohexasiloxane~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneSclerotium gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Lactuca scariola sativa leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Portulaca oleracea extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Polysorbate 80, Triethylhexanoin, Propanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sclerotium gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
| SkinfoodLettuce & Cucumber Watery EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaPeach 77 Niacin Essence Toner | Etude HouseReal Propolis Water Treatment | ROUND LABSoybean Nourishing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $19.00 | $26.60 | $14.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skinfood - Lettuce & Cucumber Watery Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55%, glycerin 1.50% - 2.30% and arginine 0.30% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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