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- Algenist SPLASH Absolute Hydration Replenishing Gel Moisturizer
6.9
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Algenist SPLASH Absolute Hydration Replenishing Gel Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 6.9 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
5 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone | Synthetic | Emollient |
2 | Sea Water | Naturally occurring | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
1.5 | PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.3 | PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Algae Exopolysaccharides | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Porphyridium Cruentum Extract | Algae | |
0.3 | Enteromorpha Compressa Extract | Algae | Soothing |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
5
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.