Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHippophae rhamnoides oil, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
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: squalane, hippophae rhamnoides oil.
Anti-agingPhyllanthus emblica fruit extractLimited evidence
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - phyllanthus emblica fruit extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient phyllanthus emblica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Squalane~4.9–7.3%
- 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 SqualanePropylheptyl caprylate~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylatePropanediol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 alcoholSucrose polystearate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateHippophae rhamnoides oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilSodium hyaluronate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhyllanthus emblica fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractNannochloropsis oculata extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Nannochloropsis oculata extractOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractBeta vulgaris root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Parfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed corn starch~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPullulan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.05–0.15%
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Propylheptyl caprylate, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sucrose polystearate, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Sodium phytate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Emblicamdedge.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Safety assessment of the microalgae Nannochloropsis oculatasciencedirect.com
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