Works for
MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Propylheptyl caprylate + 12 moreWorks well
“It allows to soothe immediately the skin, to restore it and to moisturize it effectively.”
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, diglycerin.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Anti-blemishPhytosphingosineNot delivered
“Cerasterol-2F helps to rebuild and to reinforce the cutaneous barrier while respecting its natural physiology while TLR-2 Regul acts on the appearance of blemishes”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Asiaticoside, Tocopheryl acetateWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · AsiaticosideMay help
This product contains asiaticoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl isononanoate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoatePolymethyl methacrylate~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePropylheptyl caprylate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateSqualane~2.4–2.9%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinDiglycerin~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinSteareth-2~1.4–1.7%
Steareth-21~1.2–1.5%
Butylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDimethicone~0.65–0.95%
- 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBrassica campestris sterols~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.6%
- 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 crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsohexadecane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePhytosphingosine~0.3–0.6%
- 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 PhytosphingosineO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateTromethamine~0.2–0.4%
Asiaticoside~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AsiaticosideOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol estersBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.2%
- 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-1Sorbitan oleate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateDisodium phosphate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl isononanoate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Squalane, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Brassica campestris sterols, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Phytosphingosine, O-cymen-5-ol, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl acetate, Tromethamine, Asiaticoside, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sorbitan oleate, Disodium phosphate
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| UriageHyséac Hydra Restructuring CareYOUR PRODUCT | silkierHydrating Barrier Cream | DermaticaClarifying Azelaic Acid 15% Cream | AHCBrilliant Gold Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | $26.76 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Uriage - Hyséac Hydra Restructuring Care" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Uriage - Hyséac Hydra Restructuring Care ticks this box. Biosaccharide gum-1, diglycerin, glycerin and butylene glycol 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). Phytosphingosine, dimethicone, squalane, brassica campestris sterols and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.60%). 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 0.15% - 0.30% 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 formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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 9.10£ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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