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- StriVectin Re-Quench Water Cream Hyaluronic + Electrolyte Moisturizer
7.2/ 10
7.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. StriVectin Re-Quench Water Cream Hyaluronic + Electrolyte Moisturizer 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 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.5 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
55 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
4 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2.5 | Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein | Botanical | Formula Helper |
2 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer | Formula Helper | |
1.5 | Fructooligosaccharides | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant) |
1.3 | Isosorbide Dicaprylate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
1 | Polysilicone-11 | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Myristyl Nicotinate | Synthetic |
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.
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.
Score
6
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.
Score
4
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.
Score
3
Function
Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
An emulsion stabilizer and thickener that helps to create a pleasant, satiny, and light formula texture. It works by forming a gel-like network within water or oil, which both stabilizes other ingredients and produces a thickening effect.