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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronateWorks
“ProHydrate External Hydrating Gel”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~5.3–7.9%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCarbomer~2.4–3.5%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenethyl alcohol~0.4–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.
| VagisilProHydrate External Hydrating GelYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaUnscented Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Face Moisturizer | Calming FluidPure Membrane | Trader Joe'sUltra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $14.08 | $42.00 | $38.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | — | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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