H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream

7.6
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy5.2Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 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 moderate Occlusivity of 5.2 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

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

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
60	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
3	Dicaprylyl Carbonate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
2.5	Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate	Botanical, Naturally occurring, Synthetic	Formula Helper
2	Porphyridium Polysaccharide	Biotech	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant
1.5	Sodium PCA	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
1.3	Sodium Lactate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Formula Helper
1	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3	Arachidyl Alcohol	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,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.

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.

Dimethicone

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antifoaming, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

The 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.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A very fast-spreading emollient that gives a product an incredibly lightweight feel. Dicaprylyl carbonate works well as a solvent for suspending insoluble solids such as mineral sunscreens or iron oxide pigments.