Zelens Acqua Shiso - Hydrating Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingXylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol + 7 moreGood evidence
“A superior hydrating gel cream rich in fermented extract from green Shiso leaves.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPerilla frutescens leaf extract~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractHyaluronic acid~2–3.1%
- 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 acidSweet almond oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~1.7–2.6%
Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.2–1.9%
- 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 juiceXylitylglucoside~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSaccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateSilanetriol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.55%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.15–0.55%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Glucose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Hyaluronic acid, Sweet almond oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Silanetriol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate, Glucose, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| ZelensAcqua Shiso - Hydrating Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BootsNo7 HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | MarcelleHydractive 24H Day & Night Moisturizing Gel Cream - Dry Skin | CetaphilDeep Hydration Hydrating Water Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $100.00 | — | $20.72−$79.28 | $18.82−$81.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Urea | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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