Thalgo Thalgomen Intensive Hydrating Cream

Thalgo Thalgomen Intensive Hydrating Cream

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane + 15 more
Works
What the product description says
“Thalgomen Intensive Hydrating Cream”
From product name

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: algae extract, erythritol.

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, algae extract.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.5–5.5%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~2.4–2.9%
Propylheptyl caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–1.9%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1.1–1.3%
ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.7–1.05%
Palmitoyl prolineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps attract watet to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging properties~0.6–0.85%
Algae extractKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.55–0.85%
Chondrus crispusKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.25–0.45%
Magnesium palmitoyl glutamateKey activeEffect: HighAn amino acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful against lines and wrinkles, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking~0.25–0.5%
Homarine hclKey activeEffect: MediumMight help to improve skin hydration levels~0.25–0.5%
GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%
Cocoglycerides· EmollientEffect: LowHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin~2.8–3.5%
Cyclohexasiloxane· EmollientEffect: LowA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels~2–2.4%
Di-ppg-3 myristyl ether adipate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.3–1.6%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.45–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.55%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.3–0.55%
Anti-aging
Palmitoyl proline, Algae extract + 1 more
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What the product description says
“Its cocktail of active ingredients acts as a thirst-quenching skin energiser and reduces the signs of ageing, to make you look your best.”
Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - magnesium palmitoyl glutamate, palmitoyl proline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Palmitoyl prolineEffect: LowAn amino-acid that helps attract watet to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging properties~0.6–0.85%
Algae extractEffect: LowPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.55–0.85%
Magnesium palmitoyl glutamateEffect: LowAn amino acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful against lines and wrinkles, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~4.3–5.2%est.
CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~2.8–3.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Homarine hclMight help to improve skin hydration levelsMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.25–0.45%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Enteromorpha compressa extract—3/5~0.55–0.8%est.
Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.55–0.85%est.
Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.25–0.45%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.25–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Alcohol denat.~4.3–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Cocoglycerides~2.8–3.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

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Cyclopentasiloxane~2.4–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Cyclohexasiloxane~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Propylheptyl caprylate~1.5–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Di-ppg-3 myristyl ether adipate~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Squalane~1.1–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An 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.

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Erythritol~0.7–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Palmitoyl proline~0.6–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps attract watet to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging properties

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Enteromorpha compressa extract~0.55–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Algae extract~0.55–0.85%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Polyacrylate-13~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Sorbitol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Parfum~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Polyisobutene~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Homarine hcl~0.25–0.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help to improve skin hydration levels

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful against lines and wrinkles, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Glucose~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Ci 42090~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Chondrus crispus~0.25–0.45%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

More about Chondrus crispus
Carrageenan~0.25–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Ci 17200~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Bht~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Coumarin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Cocoglycerides, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Propylheptyl caprylate, Di-ppg-3 myristyl ether adipate, Squalane, Erythritol, Palmitoyl proline, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Algae extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Sorbitol, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Chlorphenesin, Butylene glycol, Homarine hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate, Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Glucose, Ci 42090, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Ci 17200, Bht, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Coumarin

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