VILLAGE 11 FACTORY Hydro Boost Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydro Boost Gel Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~3.5–5.2%
Butylene glycol~2.6–3.8%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1–1.6%
Pentylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBetaine~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCarbomer~1–1.5%
- 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 CarbomerLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractAdansonia digitata seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractTromethamine~0.15–0.65%
Allantoin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinLaminaria japonica extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractCetraria islandica extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractHimanthalia elongata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Betaine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Carbomer, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Laminaria japonica extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Cetraria islandica extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Himanthalia elongata extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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