Works for
MoisturizingSaccharomyces/zinc ferment, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid + 3 moreWorks
“Kalahari Watermelon will ensure the skin is nourished with essential amino acids and vitamins such as Citrulline, protecting the skin against harsh environmental conditions.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharomyces/zinc ferment.
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
- 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 glycolSaccharomyces/zinc ferment~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/zinc ferment10-hydroxydecanoic acid~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss from its surface
More about 10-hydroxydecanoic acidSebacic acid~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,10-decanediol~1.5–2.3%
Propylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~0.9–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractGlycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, Sebacic acid, 1,10-decanediol, Propylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| ZinplexZAZinplex Treatment GelYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Hyaluronic Liquid Gel Cloud Serum | Eclat Skin LondonANTI-WRINKLE ELIXIR SERUM 24K GOLD x 2 | EucerinHyaluron-Filler Ultra Light Refreshing Moisture Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $53.16 | — | $22.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Retinyl Palmitate | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ZinplexZA - Zinplex Treatment Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharomyces/zinc ferment 3.50% - 5.30% and glycerin 0.90% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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