Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it hydrates, revitalizes dull skin, and improves elasticity for a more lifted, youthful appearance.”
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:
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, glycerin.
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: cocos nucifera oil, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8May help
“Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it hydrates, revitalizes dull skin, and improves elasticity for a more lifted, youthful appearance.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus grandis seed extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Elastin~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCollagen~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~2.1–3.1%
- 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 juice powderRh-polypeptide-11~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractHydroxypropyl guar~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarPentylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateLevulinic acid~0.15–0.6%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Cocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPueraria mirifica root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus yedoensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateOlea europaea leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractMorus alba root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Momordica charantia fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus grandis seed extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilIngredient list view
Water, Elastin, Glycerin, Collagen, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Rh-polypeptide-11, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Hydroxypropyl guar, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Levulinic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Cocos nucifera oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Pueraria mirifica root extract, Prunus yedoensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Morus alba root extract, Momordica charantia fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Citrus grandis seed extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
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