Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Refresh Water Hydration Cream”
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, methyl gluceth-20.
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, squalane.
Evens skin tone4 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“A powerful ally, vitamin C then completes the formula by providing antioxidant support against pollution and environmental aggressors – evening the look of sun damage and pigment spots as it does so.”
This product contains ingredients (prunus mume fruit extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“A powerful ally, vitamin C then completes the formula by providing antioxidant support against pollution and environmental aggressors – evening the look of sun damage and pigment spots as it does so.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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~3.7–5.5%
- 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~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl methicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeTriethylhexanoin~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinMethyl gluceth-20~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ostrich egg yolk extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus lannesiana flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidMalic acid~0.35–0.85%
Prunus yedoensis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed soybean extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed rice bran extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might contain an active compound orthosilicic acid that could be helpful to regulate the level of pigment in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydrolyzed rice bran extractPrunus mume fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLecithin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPanthenyl ethyl ether~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenyl ethyl etherBehenyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-10 pentastearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolCyanocobalamin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolSqualane~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePhytosterols~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsHydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker product formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy etherAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%
- 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 crosspolymerCarbomer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl methicone, Triethylhexanoin, Methyl gluceth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, Ostrich egg yolk extract, Prunus lannesiana flower extract, Ascorbic acid, Malic acid, Prunus yedoensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed soybean extract, Hydrolyzed rice bran extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lecithin, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Butylene glycol, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopherol, Squalane, Phytosterols, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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