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MoisturizingCeramide np, Glycerin + 22 moreWorks well
“This ultra-fine, hydra-gel moisturiser is weightless and the silky texture leaves the skin smooth, matte and cool.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, fragaria ananassa seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIsostearyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateButylene glycol cocoate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Butylene glycol cocoateInulin~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinOlea europaea fruit oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilShea butter ethyl esters~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerUndecane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecanePeg-75 stearate~0.45–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentTridecane~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCeteth-20~0.35–0.65%
Steareth-20~0.3–0.6%
Acmella oleracea extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideMica~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractFragaria ananassa seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Fragaria ananassa seed oilCaulerpa lentillifera extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoceteth-10~0.25–0.45%
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidColloidal gold~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olus oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilQuartz~0.3–0.6%
Tin oxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 citrateCeramide np~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 npVitex agnus castus extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateCyclodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Albizia julibrissin branch/leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin branch/leaf extractBiotin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinSodium gluconate~0.1–0.25%
Ci 77891~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caramel~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Isostearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Butylene glycol cocoate, Inulin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Shea butter ethyl esters, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Undecane, Peg-75 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Tridecane, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Acmella oleracea extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mica, Alcohol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Ethylcellulose, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Fragaria ananassa seed oil, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Lecithin, Citric acid, Colloidal gold, Olus oil, Quartz, Tin oxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Ceramide np, Vitex agnus castus extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Cyclodextrin, Potassium sorbate, Albizia julibrissin branch/leaf extract, Biotin, Sodium gluconate, Ci 77891, Caramel
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| Price | — | $21.99 | $8.99 | $38.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Colloidal Oatmeal | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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