Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Fortifying Gel 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:
glycerin, glucose.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~11–17%
Glycerin~4.8–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHamamelis virginiana leaf water~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salix nigra bark extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractAleurites moluccanus seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilHydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinBetula alba juice~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCitrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca quinquenervia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia carterii resin extract~0.35–0.8%
Bisabolol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololMentha spicata leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chondrus crispus~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanGlucose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPropanediol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolXanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium anisate~0.15–0.65%
Sclerotium gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAlcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Salix nigra bark extract, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Betula alba juice, Olea europaea leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Melaleuca quinquenervia oil, Boswellia carterii resin extract, Bisabolol, Mentha spicata leaf extract, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Glucose, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Sodium anisate, Sclerotium gum, Alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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