L'Oreal Men Expert Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

L'Oreal Men Expert Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
7.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using L'Oreal Men Expert Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using L'Oreal Men Expert Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: L'Oreal Men Expert Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid has a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%) and Butylene Glycol (est. ≈2.5%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.5 out of 10, solely because of the high content of Dimethicone (est. ≈9.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Dimethicone
6
Glycerin
4
Dipropylene Glycol
3
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
2.5
Butylene Glycol
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seedcake Extract
1.5
Caprylyl Glycol
1.3
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
1
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
0.3
Dimethiconol
0.3
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
0.3
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
0.3
Nylon-12
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
0.3
Polyvinyl Alcohol
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Sodium Polyacrylate
0.3
t-Butyl Alcohol
0.3
Fragrance
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Dipropylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seedcake Extract
Function:
Origin:
Caprylyl Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Function:
Origin:
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Function:
Origin:
Citric Acid
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Function:
Origin:
Dimethiconol
Function:
Origin:
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Function:
Origin:
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
Function:
Origin:
Nylon-12
Function:
Origin:
Pentylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
Origin:
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Function:
Origin:
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Potassium Sorbate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Benzoate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Chloride
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Polyacrylate
Function:
Origin:
t-Butyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
10.6
6
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
9.0
9.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 10.6 10
10.0
6
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 9.0 20
4.5
9.0
Moisturizing rating
7.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
All humectants 10.6 10
10
All humectants
10.6
6
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
All occlusives 9.0 20
4.5
All occlusives
9.0
9.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Dimethicone
Est. %9
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe 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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateAn emulsion stabilizer and thickener with gelling properties. The products containing this ingredient frequently feature lightweight and refreshing aesthetics upon application to the skin.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA 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.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seedcake Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seedcake ExtractDescription is coming soon
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %1.5
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.
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cellulose Acetate ButyrateDescription is coming soon
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Blue 1 (CI 42090)A synthetic dye commonly known as Brilliant Blue FCF that produces rich blue colors for various cosmetic uses. FD&C Blue #1 can also be found in foods, medications, and dietary supplements, as it is considered non-toxic and safe for use.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerThis ingredient can refer to several kinds of dimethicone crosspolymers. Like other silicones, it makes products feel slippery and non-greasy but can also increase the thickness or improve the water-resistance of a formula.
Dimethiconol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconolA synthetic dimethicone with rich, non-tacky emolliency. It features the typical sensorial profile of silicones, with high spreadability and a luxurious, oil-free after-feel. Dimethiconol can also serve as an antifoaming agent.
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leontopodium Alpinum ExtractAn extract from a beautiful alpine plant called Edelweiss. It contains a rare compound called leontopodic acid with antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) ExtractDescription is coming soon
Nylon-12
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nylon-12A synthetic powdered ingredient that imparts unique sensorial characteristics due to its microsphere structure. It can also control viscosity by bulking up the oil phase of a skincare product.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol AcrylateDescription is coming soon
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyvinyl AlcoholA synthetic polymer that thickens water to form a gel and prevents other ingredients from separating.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
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.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

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.

Sodium Polyacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PolyacrylateThis white powder is primarily used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is added to the water phase, which then thickens to form a clear gel. Sodium polyacrylate can also serve as an emollient, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.
t-Butyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
t-Butyl AlcoholDescription is coming soon
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.