Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Ultra Facial Aqua Cream”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, dimethiconol.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“The presence of actives such as "good" bacteria helps control blemishes, and offers anti-aging and brightening benefits.”
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 - beta-glucan - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“The presence of actives such as "good" bacteria helps control blemishes, and offers anti-aging and brightening benefits.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus limon peel oilMedium 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~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.5–8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSqualane~2.1–2.5%
- 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 SqualanePeg/ppg-18/4 copolymer~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearyl isostearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateBacillus/corchorus olitorius leaf ferment filtrate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Cetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateCyclohexasiloxane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePolysorbate 60~0.5–0.7%
Dimethiconol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconolGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbitan stearate~0.3–0.6%
Arginine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerLactobacillus/soymilk ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTrehalose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAllantoin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCitrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyglutamic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidBeta-glucan~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Peg/ppg-18/4 copolymer, Isostearyl isostearate, Bacillus/corchorus olitorius leaf ferment filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan stearate, Arginine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Lactobacillus/soymilk ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Panthenol, Trehalose, Allantoin, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglutamic acid, Beta-glucan
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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.
| ZYMOGENUltra Facial Aqua CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilBody Lotion with Niacinamide and Ceramide Technology, Skin Care, 24 hour Long-lasting Moisturiser, for Dry, Itchy, Sensitive and Eczema-prone Skin, Non-comedogenic | 3LABAnti-Aging Cream | dermaGEEKNourishing Facial Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $24.20 | — | $544.68+$520.48 | $19.94−$4.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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