PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Refresh Water Hydration Cream
triethylhexanoin
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
phytosterols
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
squalane
0.15% -
0.5%
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.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
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.
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.4%
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?
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.
prunus mume fruit extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
hydrolyzed rice bran extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
pentylene glycol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
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
dimethicone
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
pentylene glycol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
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
dimethicone
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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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
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Pigmentation Effect of Rice Bran Extracted Minerals Comprising Soluble Silicic Acids
- Transdermal Absorption Enhancement of Rice Bran Bioactive Compounds Entrapped in Niosomes
- Fermented Maesil (Prunus mume) with probiotics inhibits development of atopic dermatitis‐like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Topical vitamin B12--a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trial
- Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis
- Vitamin E in dermatology