Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Chondrus crispus extract + 5 moreStrong evidence
“Hydromer”
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, butylene glycol.
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: chondrus crispus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-blemishBeta-glucan, AllantoinWeak evidence
“In addition, Hydromer reduces saturation of blemishes (red, purple and dull hues) readable by the human eye by increasing the amount of light being absorbed and refracted back from skin's surface similar to a filter—rendering clearer, smoother looking skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ecklonia cava extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Water~13–19%
Butylene glycol~4.8–7.2%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 80~3.1–4.7%
Peg-150 distearate~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearate1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.75%
Polysorbate 20~1.5–2.3%
Propanediol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed sclerotium gum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPanthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBeta-glucan~0.15–0.65%
- 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-glucanAllantoin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Ecklonia cava extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Peg-150 distearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed sclerotium gum, Chondrus crispus extract, Panthenol, Beta-glucan, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Slurp LaboratoriesHydromerYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN&LABEctoin Recovery Gel Cream | KLAVUUThe Origin Deep Ocean Gel Comforter | ALIVE:LABMulti Ice Cream | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | $20.34 | $17.90 | $55.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Betaine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Slurp Laboratories - Hydromer" 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. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (chondrus crispus extract) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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