Aqua Reotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Gel

5.0
/ 10

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Gel has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
80	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
7.5	Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
5	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.4	Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.3	Xylitylglucoside	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant)
1.2	Caprylyl Glycol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative
0.3	Anhydroxylitol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant)
0.3	PPG-26-Buteth-26	Synthetic	Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Xylitol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Flavor
0.3	PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil	Botanical, Synthetic	Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Sodium Polyacrylate Starch	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.

Propanediol

Score

7.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic

An 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.

Glycerin

Score

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.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Score

1.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing

Origin

Biotech, Animal

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.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Score

1.4

Function

Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.