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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“Dive In 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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 3 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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Water~45–55%
Triethylhexanoin~7.4–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPentylene glycol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSqualane~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneButylene glycol~2.5–3%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateBetaine~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.2%
- 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 crosspolymerAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerArginine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAristotelia chilensis fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Aristotelia chilensis fruit extractCananga odorata flower extract~0.35–0.65%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl olivate~0.45–0.65%
Citric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractDimethicone~0.35–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Glycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polydecene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneLaureth-8~0.3–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium chinense fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMorus alba fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractPanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPantolactone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactonePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.3–0.5%
Polyglyceryl-6 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearatePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Ribes nigrum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractRubus coreanus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractSaccharide isomerate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractSorbitan olivate~0.25–0.45%
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolTremella fuciformis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Arginine, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Citric acid, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Laureth-8, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Potassium sorbate, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Rubus coreanus fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Sorbitan olivate, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Tremella fuciformis extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract
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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.
| Wander BeautyDive In MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | MedicubeHyaluronic Moisturizing Capsule Cream 55g | epiiDouble Up Cream | AbibHeartleaf Crème Calming Tube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 88% | 86% |
| Price | $36.00 | $48.35+$12.35 | $24.99−$11.01 | $16.90−$19.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Wander Beauty - Dive In Moisturizer" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Arginine, betaine, glycerin, pantolactone and saccharide isomerate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and polyglyceryl-6 stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.00% - 2.50%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Wander Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States and from 10.99£ up to 35.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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