The Chemistry Brand Heel Hydration Complex
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Betaine + 12 moreGood evidence
“Designed to increase skin hydration by 90% in 14 days, it'll allow you to say goodbye to cracked heels, hands and elbows.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycine soja oil.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Serine, TocopherolModerate 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Menthol + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Propanediol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCyclopentasiloxane~2–2.5%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~1.5–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractCellulose~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAlanine~0.55–0.85%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
Serine~0.5–0.75%
- 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 SerineTocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilDimethicone/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 crosspolymerSodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateMenthol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Betaine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl menthane carboxamide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.3–0.6%
Menthyl lactate~0.3–0.55%
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMethyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Sodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.1–0.25%
Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Cellulose, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Menthol, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Ethyl menthane carboxamide, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Menthyl lactate, Propylene glycol, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citral, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| The Chemistry BrandHeel Hydration ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | Hand ChemistryHeel Chemistry | |
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| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $20.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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