
“The ultimate summer moisturiser and an overall godsend for parched, combination-to-oily skin types, this featherweight gel-cream packs a powerful punch of hydration without ever feeling heavy or clogging your pores.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, hexapeptide-11, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
“Its oil-free formula is packed with ceramides, minerals, and amino acids to support skin’s moisture barrier—plus, super-potent antioxidants and brightening pineapple enzymes visibly improve skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (alanine) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
This product contains aspartic acid, hexapeptide-11, lysine, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateOne 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 GlycerinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateGreen algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractA 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 npA 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 acetatePure 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 TocopherolA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-11A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractYeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/magnesium fermentYeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentYeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/silicon fermentUsed 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 glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesWater, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Ascorbic acid, Saccharide isomerate, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Ceramide np, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glyceryl caprylate, Sucrose stearate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Xanthan gum, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium citrate, Carbomer, Citric acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Lactobacillus ferment, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Iron oxides
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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.
| Summer FridaysCloud Dew Oil-Free Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Prequel SkinHALF & HALF FLUID MOISTURIZER | PrequelTRAVEL HALF & HALF | PEACH & LILYAdvanced Rebound Bioglow Zombie Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 51% | 48% |
| Price | $15.00 | $25.99+$10.99 | $10.00−$5.00 | $59.00+$44.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 25 | 10 of 25 | 15 of 25 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide As | Ceramide As | Oligopeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Summer Fridays - Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Summer Fridays" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
The product retails from 41.00£ up to 60.50£ in the United Kingdom, for 22.00CA$ in Canada and from 17.00$ up to 44.00$ in the United States.
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