Based on the ingredients included, "Winky Lux - Dream Gelée Moisturizing Face Gel" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, mannitol, saccharomyces/copper ferment and saccharomyces/iron ferment) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tripeptide-1, dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclopentasiloxane and glyceryl polymethacrylate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide, yeast extract and lecithin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 "Winky Lux" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dream Gelée Moisturizing Face Gel

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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, hyaluronic acid.

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1

saccharomyces/magnesium ferment 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Yeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing

dimethiconol 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

glycerin 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1, resveratrol. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

resveratrol 1.7% - 2.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

resveratrol 1.7% - 2.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

caffeine 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

Anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 0.4% - 0.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dimethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

butylene glycol 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Resveratrol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Mannitol, Propylene glycol, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Lecithin, Caffeine, Salicylic acid, Disodium edta, Hyaluronic acid, Yeast extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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Key ingredients	salicylic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: salicylic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: lactic acid glutamic acid +4 more	Common: salicylic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +1 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more	Common: salicylic acid salicylic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +3 more	Common: dimethicone dimethiconol +1 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 sodium hyaluronate	Common: salicylic acid dimethicone Other: octyldodecyl neopentanoate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: betaine fructose +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +3 more	Common: dimethicone dimethiconol +1 more Other: ascorbic acid biosaccharide gum-1 +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +9 more	Common: salicylic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +9 more	Common: salicylic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: lactic acid glutamic acid +4 more
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Potential Irritants	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? +10 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +13 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? isodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +37 more

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