Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum

Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
8.2 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.2 out of 10 and a very high humectancy of 8.2 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Gluconolactone, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Gluconolactone provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
Water
6
Glycerin
4
Polysorbate 20
3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
2
Scrophularia Nodosa Extract
1.5
Betula Alba Bark Extract
1.3
Propanediol
1
Tocopherol
0.3
Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Squalane
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Gluconolactone
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Polysorbate 20
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Scrophularia Nodosa Extract
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Betula Alba Bark Extract
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Propanediol
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Tocopherol
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Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Squalane
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Xanthan Gum
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PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Gluconolactone
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate
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Ratings

All humectants
8.2
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
4.3
3.0
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 8.2 10
8.2
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 4.3 20
2.2
3.0
1.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 8.2 10
8.2
All humectants
8.2
6
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
1
0.3
All occlusives 4.3 20
2.2
All occlusives
4.3
3.0
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Gluconolactone
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
1
0.3
All antioxidants 2.8 3 No
All antioxidants
2.8
Betula Alba Bark Extract
1.5
Tocopherol
1
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
1.5
All soothing 3.5 5 No
All soothing
3.5
2
1.5
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Polysorbate 20
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Scrophularia Nodosa Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Scrophularia Nodosa Extract
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Betula Alba Bark ExtractAn extract of white birch with a woody aroma that contains powerful wound healing, astringent and anti-inflammatory terpenoids, as well as tannins. It is suitable for irritated, inflamed, and problematic skin.
Propanediol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Tocopherol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mirabilis Jalapa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Gluconolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate