Judging from the ingredient list, "this works - Morning Expert CBD Booster and Vitamin C" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (arginine and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We are excited that this moisturizer contains Cannabidiol, or CBD (1.50% - 2.30%). CBD is a new active in cosmetic products, and the studies on its effect in skin are still going on. CBD is one of the compouns in the cannabis plant. It does not have any psychotropic effects. When used topically, CBD can bind to skin cell receptors and "change their behaviour". It can help reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function. It also might be able to reduce acne.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 19.00£ up to 38.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 38.00$ in the United States.

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This Works This Works Morning Expert CBD Booster + Vitamin C Naturally effective, this custom booster is expertly blended with 1% CBD and 20% Vit C to brighten and balance dehydrated morning skin.

Source: Boots

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: arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis

Squalane2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Arginine2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Sodium hyaluronate0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Anti-aging

This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. 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.

Ascorbyl glucoside4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ascorbyl glucoside4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The 98% natural Superblend contains 1% hemp-derived CBD and 20% Vitamin C to help even out skin tone, calm and soothe away redness, powering up that morning glow.

Source: Boots

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.

Ascorbyl glucoside4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Key Actives

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

Ascorbyl glucoside4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Arginine2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Squalane2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

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.

Sodium hyaluronate0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Parfum0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Linalool0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Limonene0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Geraniol0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Ascorbyl glucoside4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Sodium metabisulfite0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

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Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Ascorbyl glucoside4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Arginine2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Squalane2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

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.

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Sodium hyaluronate0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Sodium metabisulfite0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

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

Parfum0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Linalool0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Limonene0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Geraniol0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ascorbyl glucoside, Arginine, Squalane, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol

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