Smashbox Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid

Name: Smashbox - Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid
Brand: Smashbox

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone

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Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3

Key actives

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.3%Dimethicone4.2% - 5.1%Hydroxyethyl urea1.6% - 1.9%

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SMASHBOX COSMETICS SMASHBOX Halo Plumping Dew

Product Summary

"Smashbox - Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid" has a good moisturizing formula. 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 (algae extract, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, sodium hyaluronate and trehalose) 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). Algae extract, dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, isopropyl isostearate and ppg-15 stearyl ether 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

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.90% - 2.30%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Smashbox" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 60.36CA$ in Canada, for 30.14A$ in Australia, for 21.48$ in the United States, for 41.95£ in the United Kingdom and for 320.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

With hyaluronic acid & niacinamide, it moisturizes, conditions & plumps fine dry lines.

Source: Sephora Hong Kong

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Algae extract1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxyethyl urea, niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl urea1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid

Source: From product name

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: algae extract, 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: dimethicone, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

Algae extract1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

Dimethicone4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Glycerin4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Hydroxyethyl urea1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Sodium hyaluronate1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Trehalose0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

Sodium polyaspartate1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Ppg-15 stearyl ether2.3% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Butylene glycol0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Isopropyl isostearate3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Sorbitol0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Key Actives

Niacinamide1.9% - 2.3%

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Works for:Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

Dimethicone4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

Hydroxyethyl urea1.6% - 1.9%

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Works for:Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Algae extract1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Caffeine0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for:De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Glycerin4.6% - 5.6%

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Works for:Moisturizing

Sodium hyaluronate1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for:Moisturizing

Trehalose0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for:Moisturizing

Titanium dioxide0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for:Sun protection

Potential irritants

Decyl glucoside0.4% - 0.6%

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Parfum0.2% - 0.4%

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Limonene0.2% - 0.4%

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Hexyl cinnamal0.2% - 0.35%

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Ci 733600.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Sodium polyaspartate1.4% - 1.7%

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Caffeine0.6% - 0.9%

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1,2-hexanediol0.35% - 0.65%

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.25% - 0.5%

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Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.5%

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Disodium edta0.2% - 0.4%

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Ci 172000.15% - 0.25%

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Comedogenic ingredients

Isopropyl isostearate3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Algae extract1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Ci 733600.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

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Glycerin4.6% - 5.6%

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Dimethicone4.2% - 5.1%

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Isopropyl isostearate3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Ppg-15 stearyl ether2.3% - 2.9%

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Niacinamide1.9% - 2.3%

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Hydroxyethyl urea1.6% - 1.9%

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Sodium polyaspartate1.4% - 1.7%

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Sodium hyaluronate1.1% - 1.4%

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Algae extract1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Caffeine0.6% - 0.9%

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Trehalose0.55% - 0.8%

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Sorbitol0.5% - 0.7%

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Propanediol0.45% - 0.7%

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1,2-hexanediol0.35% - 0.65%

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Silica0.6% - 0.9%

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite0.4% - 0.65%

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Xanthan gum0.3% - 0.6%

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Decyl glucoside0.4% - 0.6%

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Sodium hydroxide0.25% - 0.5%

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.25% - 0.5%

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Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.5%

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Butylene glycol0.25% - 0.4%

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Parfum0.2% - 0.4%

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Limonene0.2% - 0.4%

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Hexyl cinnamal0.2% - 0.35%

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Disodium edta0.2% - 0.4%

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Phenoxyethanol0.2% - 0.4%

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Mica0.25% - 0.45%

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Titanium dioxide0.3% - 0.55%

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Ci 778910.15% - 0.3%

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Iron oxides0.15% - 0.3%

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Ci 774910.15% - 0.25%

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Ci 172000.15% - 0.25%

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Ci 733600.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Datem0.1% - 0.2%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopropyl isostearate, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl urea, Sodium polyaspartate, Sodium hyaluronate, Algae extract, Caffeine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Silica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Xanthan gum, Decyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Datem

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Smashbox Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

Exfoliation

Moisturizing

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