Vichy Homme Hydra Mag C+ Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Care + Hydra Mag C Shower Gel Body and Hair Free
Works for
CleansingCoco-betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Hydra Mag C Shower Gel Body & Hair 100ml Free is a shower gel formulated with physiological skin pH which allows daily cleaning.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- 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 DimethiconePhenyl trimethicone~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePropylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- 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 glycolC13-14 isoparaffin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCi 15985~1.2–1.4%
Ci 77492~0.95–1.15%
Ci 77491~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Triethanolamine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTriethyl citrate~0.5–0.7%
Silica~0.7–1.05%
Escin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium sulfate~0.45–0.65%
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateBoron nitride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideAscorbyl glucoside~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLaureth-7~0.25–0.5%
Dextran sulfate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 crosspolymerPolyacrylamide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideAcrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~0.25–0.45%
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-betaine~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineLaureth-11 carboxylic acid~0.45–0.7%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAscorbyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideCi 14700~0.2–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.4–0.6%
Magnesium gluconate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking
More about Magnesium gluconatePolyquaternium-10~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Salicylic acid~0.15–0.25%
- 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 acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Dimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Propylene glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Ci 15985, Unknown, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Triethanolamine, Triethyl citrate, Silica, Escin, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium sulfate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Boron nitride, Ascorbyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Laureth-7, Dextran sulfate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Parfum, Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Laureth-11 carboxylic acid, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Citric acid, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Magnesium gluconate, Polyquaternium-10, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Salicylic acid, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| VichyHomme Hydra Mag C+ Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Care + Hydra Mag C Shower Gel Body and Hair FreeYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | Kiehl'sCucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser | GarnierPure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Gel Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | — | $7.16 | $25.25 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glyceryl Stearate | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Vichy - Homme Hydra Mag C+ Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Care + Hydra Mag C Shower Gel Body and Hair Free" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.40% - 0.65% and glycerin 5.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 15.13£ 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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