The Chemistry Brand Extreme Hydration Complex
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Perfect for hands that are exposed to cold weather or harsh conditions, The Chemistry Brand Extreme Hydration Complex has an ultra-concentrated, 24% active ingredient formula that contains five hydration active technologies from plant and marine sources to offer deep, long-lasting moisture and produce visible improvements to your skin's texture.”
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, betaine.
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, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · SerineModerate evidence
This product contains serine. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.2–7.6%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymerPanthenol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolIsohexadecane~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysilicone-11~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Glycerin~1.3–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclotetrasiloxane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractXanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlanine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 AlanineProline~0.3–0.55%
Serine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SerineSodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Betaine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Farnesol~0.1–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Panthenol, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Potassium sorbate, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citric acid, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Betaine, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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| The Chemistry BrandExtreme Hydration ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | KlairsDaily Comfort Hand Cream 50g | MesoesteticRadiance DNA Hand Cream | SkintegraCica-Cera | |
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| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $9.09 | $48.81 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Lactic Acid | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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