“hydrate the skin”
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:
betaine, 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: squalane, cetearyl alcohol.
“balance the skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
“anti-ageing cream”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractUsed 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 glycolA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractOne 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 GlycerinHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Dipropylene glycol, Diisostearyl malate, Betaine, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Behenyl alcohol, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Meteorite extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Chenopodium album flower extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Dextrin, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium edta
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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.
| STARSKINCream de la Créme VIP Instantly Recovering Luxury Cream Coated Sheet Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | VT CosmeticsPDRN Hydrogel Mask Set | PYUNKANG YULHighly Moisturizing Essence Mask Pack | innisfreeJeju Root Energy mask | |
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| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $18.43 | $1.34 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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