Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Daily Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Daily Moisturizer”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: ricinus communis seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Details Benefits Detoxes and helps smooth skin Fights acne and helps fade dark spots Safe for all skin types Key Ingredients Aloe Vera Leaf Extract Cucumber Extract Witch Hazel Vitamin A Vitamin E Formulated Without Sulfates Parabens Silicone Polybeads”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana extract~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAloe vera leaf extract~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ricinus communis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilTocopherol~1.3–2%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~0.85–1.3%
- 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 glycolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerPanthenol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAllantoin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Aloe vera leaf extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Tocopherol, Unknown, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Urban HydrationBright & Balanced Aloe Vera Daily MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | MustelaCicastela Repairing Cream | Goldfaden MDBrightening Elixir Advanced Brightening + Anti-Oxidant Treatment | UriageBariederm-Cica Daily Gel-Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $11.28 | $48.00 | $19.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Vitamin C | Copper Gluconate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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