Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks well
“Hydra 3Ha Hydrating Serum”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: glycine soja oil, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, CinnamalMedium risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinIsononyl isononanoate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEthylhexyl palmitate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 alcoholAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPeg-8~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8C10-30 alkyl acrylate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesCaprylyl glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChondrus crispus~0.45–0.7%
- 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 crispusCarrageenan~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanGlycine soja extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilTriticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan oleate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePropanediol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium pca~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaUrea~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaPentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Hydrolyzed pea~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Trehalose~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHexylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolyquaternium-51~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Trisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolHyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidTriacetin~0.25–0.45%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMyristyl malate phosphonic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytoecdysteroids~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Unknown, Cetyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Peg-8, C10-30 alkyl acrylate, Unknown, Lecithin, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Glycine soja extract, Glycine soja oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan oleate, Propanediol, Sodium pca, Urea, Pentylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Hydrolyzed pea, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Unknown, Trehalose, Hexylene glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Trisodium edta, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Triacetin, Sodium metabisulfite, Unknown, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium hyaluronate, Myristyl malate phosphonic acid, Phytoecdysteroids, Potassium sorbate, Unknown, Cinnamal
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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.
| SothysHydra3Ha Hydrating SerumYOUR PRODUCT | endota spaPeptide 8 Hyaluronic Serum | SkinCeuticalsMoisturize Hydrating B5 | NeutrogenaHydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | — | $126.40 | $78.97 | $15.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Calcium Pantothenate | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skin first Hyaluronic acid + ceramide boosterSkinMedica GlyPro Antioxidant Serum
Product summary
"Sothys - Hydra3Ha Hydrating Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.30%, hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, trehalose 0.25% - 0.40%, urea 0.25% - 0.40%, sodium pca 0.25% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.70% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 84.95CA$ in Canada, for 90.99A$ in Australia, for 60.49$ in the United States and for 114.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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