Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Asiaticoside + 3 moreStrong evidence
“It contains Uriage Thermal Water with moisturizing, protective and soothing properties, and 4 patents that enable regulate stress-induced microbiofilm,regulate antimicrobial peptides,reduce the virulence of C.acnes,regulate excess sebum.This cream limits pimples and persistent imperfections, unclogs pores and has an anti-wrinkle and anti-recurrence action.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: asiaticoside.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Helianthus annuus seed wax + 18 moreStrong evidence
“It contains Uriage Thermal Water with moisturizing, protective and soothing properties, and 4 patents that enable regulate stress-induced microbiofilm,regulate antimicrobial peptides,reduce the virulence of C.acnes,regulate excess sebum.This cream limits pimples and persistent imperfections, unclogs pores and has an anti-wrinkle and anti-recurrence action.”
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:
diglycerin, 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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed cera.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Anti-blemishGlycolic acid, Phytosphingosine + 1 moreLimited evidence
“Uriage Hyséac 3-Regul + Anti-Blemish Global Care 40 ml is an all-round skin care product for oily, acne-prone skin, indicated for pimples, blackheads, shine, redness and marks.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Asiaticoside, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza inflata root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Lactic acid + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Di-c12-13 alkyl malate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Di-c12-13 alkyl malatePolymethyl methacrylate~4.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateDicaprylyl ether~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherTapioca starch~2.4–3%
Glycolic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidSodium hydroxide~1.7–2.1%
Diglycerin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinGlycerin~1.3–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinMalic acid~1–1.2%
Steareth-2~0.7–1.1%
Steareth-21~0.7–1.05%
Lactic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPentaerythrityl distearate~0.55–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 crosspolymerJojoba esters~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersDimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-100 stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePropanediol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelianthus annuus seed cera~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus seed ceraHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxPiroctone olamine~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPentylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhytosphingosine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineLens esculenta seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidZinc lactate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Asiaticoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAcacia decurrens flower cera~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritating
More about Acacia decurrens flower ceraAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.3–0.55%
Polyglycerin-3~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza inflata root extractSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Rhamnose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseGlucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGlucuronic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Dicaprylyl ether, Tapioca starch, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Malic acid, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Lactic acid, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Jojoba esters, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Peg-100 stearate, Propanediol, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Piroctone olamine, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Phytosphingosine, Lens esculenta seed extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Salicylic acid, Zinc lactate, Asiaticoside, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Sodium benzoate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic acid, Tocopherol
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| UriageHyséac 3-Regul Global Skin-CareYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueRedness Solutions Daily Relief Cream | Paula's choiceHYDRALIGHT Moisture Infusing Lotion | Jan MariniBioclear Cream | |
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| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | $16.27 | $53.47+$37.20 | $30.90+$14.63 | $102.52+$86.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Oatmeal Extract | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Uriage - Hyséac 3-Regul Global Skin-Care" 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. Diglycerin, glycerin, polyglycerin-3, glucose and rhamnose 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 (phytosphingosine, helianthus annuus seed cera, helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters and dimethicone) 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
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.55% - 0.80% and glycolic acid 2.00% - 2.50%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 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.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.45% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.
Price
The product retails for 28.16A$ in Australia, for 20.00$ in the United States and from 12.17£ up to 14.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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