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Ultraceuticals LIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Hydrating Lotion

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Tocopherol 0.5% - 0.7%Linolenic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Ultraceuticals - LIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Hydrating Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Urea, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lactate and sodium pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, linoleic acid, cholesterol, glycine soja oil and linolenic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 3 0.45% - 0.65% and ceramide 3 0.35% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.60% - 0.90%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

LIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Hydrating Lotion

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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, 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: dimethicone, squalene.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, linoleic acid, urea

urea 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

cholesterol 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

dimethicone 2% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (squalene) 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.

squalene 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.7%

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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

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tocopherol 0.5% - 0.7%

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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

linolenic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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phenylpropanol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

phenylpropanol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

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decyl oleate 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

squalene 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

methylpropanediol 5.7% - 7%

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Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Decyl oleate, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Olive oil decyl esters, Squalene, Cetearyl isononanoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Urea, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Linoleic acid, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Linolenic acid, Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycine soja oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenylpropanol, Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Decyl oleate, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Olive oil decyl esters, Squalene, Cetearyl isononanoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Urea, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Linoleic acid, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Linolenic acid, Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycine soja oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenylpropanol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Benzoic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Lactic acid

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	42%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%
Key ingredients	ceramide 3 ceramide 3 +24 more	Common: urea glycerin +2 more Other: lactic acid ceramide np +14 more	Common: ceramide 3 sodium lactate +2 more Other: ceramide 2 phytosphingosine +3 more	Common: urea glycerin +1 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +5 more	Common: ceramide 3 urea +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera alba +4 more	Common: ceramide 3 linoleic acid +3 more Other:	Common: urea dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more	Common: urea glycerin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more	Common: ceramide 3 urea +3 more Other: creatine glycine +6 more	Common: urea glycerin +3 more Other: betaine fructose +2 more	Common: linoleic acid cholesterol +3 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +8 more
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Potential Irritants	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +6 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Ultraceuticals LIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Hydrating Lotion

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