Susanne Kaufmann Hypersensitive Hydrating Face Gel Hydratant
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Infused with hyaluronic acid in three molecular sizes to enhance absorption and target the deeper layers of the skin, the face gel effectively replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier for soft, plump and hydrated skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Snow Mushroom Extract: Rich in polysaccharides, the extract has an antioxidant effect and provides long-lasting hydration for a plump and youthful complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSaccharide isomerate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlbatrellus confluens extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractAlgin~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCellulose gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium levulinate~0.4–0.95%
Carrageenan~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCeratonia siliqua gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumSucrose~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium anisate~0.1–0.45%
Bisabolol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateGlyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium citrate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps 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 citrateSodium surfactin~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium hyaluronate, Albatrellus confluens extract, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Algin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Cellulose gum, Sodium levulinate, Carrageenan, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Sucrose, Citric acid, Sodium anisate, Bisabolol, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Sodium citrate, Sodium surfactin
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Product summary
"Susanne Kaufmann - Hypersensitive Hydrating Face Gel Hydratant" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 0.15% - 0.65%, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 1.20% - 1.70%, sodium hyaluronate 1.70% - 2.50%, saccharide isomerate 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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