Skinfood Peach Jelly Soothing Gel 90
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingBeta-glucan, Betaine + 4 moreGood evidence
“Provides deep moisture and soothes irritated skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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-agingBeta-glucanLimited evidence
“Peaches are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, which are antioxidants that help reduce free radical damage and possess anti-aging benefits.”
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.This ingredient - beta-glucan - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus persica fruit extract~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractGlycerin~4.6–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinWater~4.7–7%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~3.9–5.8%
- 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 crosspolymerPotassium hydroxide~2.7–4%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilBetaine~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.8%
Parfum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPortulaca oleracea extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerChamomilla recutita extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractOriganum majorana leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Achillea millefolium extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractGnaphalium leontopodium flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractHizikia fusiforme extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 60~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Prunus persica fruit extract, Glycerin, Water, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Portulaca oleracea extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Chamomilla recutita extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Origanum majorana leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Gnaphalium leontopodium flower extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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