5.4
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. NYDG Skincare Ultra-Light Hydra-Gel has a moisturizing rating of 5.4 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 low Occlusivity of 0.8 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
5 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
4.9 | C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate | Emollient | |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Saccharide Isomerate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
2 | Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
1.5 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Cetearyl Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Carbomer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sodium PCA | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Urea | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
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.
Score
5
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
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.
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.
A naturally-derived humectant that provides moisturization at low levels and is less sticky than other humectants like glycerin.