5.0/ 10
5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. NeoStrata Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum 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
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | PEG-8 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
4 | Gluconolactone | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
3 | 1,2-Hexanediol | Botanical, Synthetic | Preservative,Formula Helper |
2 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
1 | PEG-12 Dimethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Acetyl Tyrosinamide | ||
0.3 | Cyclohexasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,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.
A synthetic liquid that serves as a humectant. It also works as a solvent because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of ingredients.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Chelating
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A 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.
A multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.