Vichy Aqualia Volcano Drop

Vichy Aqualia Volcano Drop

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 4 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Drench your skin with hydration for a healthy, dewy glow.”
Source: Feelunique

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, squalane.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.7–5.6%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.6%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.7%
Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~1–1.5%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~2.8–4.2%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.75%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“This is met with natural-origin hyaluronic acid - renowned for its hydrating abilities - to act as a sponge to retain moisture while plumping out fine lines and wrinkles.”
Source: Escentual

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.7–5.6%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Squalane~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Mannose~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Carbomer~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium pca~1–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Sodium hydroxide~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Polyamide-8~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum / fragrance
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Mannose, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium pca, Sodium hydroxide, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyamide-8, Unknown

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