Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Replenish Hydrating Cream”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: linolenic acid, isododecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Sodium Hyaluronate Helps skin retain moisture for a supple and youthful look.”
This product contains camellia oleifera leaf extract, superoxide dismutase. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract, superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSucrose cocoate~1.5–2.3%
Isododecane~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneIsohexadecane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCyclohexasiloxane~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl stearate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.5–1.15%
Sodium pca~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPhytosteryl isostearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin glycyrrhetinic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCeramide np~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPolysilicone-11~0.2–0.75%
- 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-11Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps softent the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gumCaesalpinia spinosa gum~0.15–0.65%
Linoleic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolPanicum miliaceum seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSuperoxide dismutase~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseCellulose gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Sucrose cocoate, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium pca, Phytosteryl isostearate, Allantoin glycyrrhetinic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceramide np, Polysilicone-11, Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Tocopherol, Panicum miliaceum seed extract, Bisabolol, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Superoxide dismutase, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Cellulose gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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| SkinMedica®Replenish Hydrating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SkinMedicaReplenish Hydrating Cream | BiossanceSqualane + Omega Repair Cream - Limited Edition | PillowtalkDermMajor Fade Active Seal Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 56% | 54% |
| Price | — | $61.20 | $52.85 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | — | Ethyl Linoleate | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "SkinMedica® - Replenish Hydrating Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium pca and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, linolenic acid, cetyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and isododecane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.70%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 90.00CA$ in Canada, for 130.62A$ in Australia, for 68.00$ in the United States and for 129.12£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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