A lightweight, silicone-based gel-cream that utilizes Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate to provide hydration while creating a smooth, primed finish.
This formula represents a solid, texture-focused moisturizer, likely presenting as a gel-cream due to the combination of Polyacrylamide and Silicones. It features a strong hydration system using Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate to attract water, while Dimethicone and Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer provide a silky, non-greasy occlusive barrier to lock it in. The addition of Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate mimics the skin’s lipid structure, enhancing barrier repair. While effective for basic moisturizing, it lacks advanced active ingredients (like Niacinamide or Ceramides) found in higher-tier formulations.
The safety profile is generally standard but compromised by the inclusion of Fragrance and Blue 1 (artificial dye). These are common sensitizers that offer no skin benefit and may cause irritation for those with sensitive skin or compromised barriers. The preservative system relies on Phenoxyethanol and Chlorphenesin, which are widely used and safe for most people. Polyacrylamide is generally safe but is a synthetic polymer that some clean-beauty advocates avoid.
This is a well-engineered daily moisturizer that prioritizes sensory feel and hydration. The blend of humectants and silicones ensures it feels lightweight yet effective, making it suitable for normal to combination skin types. However, the presence of added fragrance and dye prevents it from achieving a higher score, as these ingredients limit its suitability for sensitive skin types. It is a reliable ‘workhorse’ product but not a treatment powerhouse.
This formulation presents itself as a modern, lightweight moisturizer designed primarily to hydrate and smooth the skin surface simultaneously. At the core of the formula lies a significant concentration of Dimethicone and Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer. These silicones are renowned for creating a breathable barrier that locks in moisture while providing a unique “slip,” resulting in a velvety, matte finish that often doubles effectively as a makeup primer. To address hydration, the product utilizes Glycerin, a gold-standard humectant that draws water into the outer layer of the skin. This is bolstered by Sodium Hyaluronate, the salt form of Hyaluronic Acid, which is capable of holding vast amounts of water to plump the skin. The inclusion of Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil and Stearyl Stearate adds a degree of emollience, helping to soften rough patches, although these are balanced carefully to prevent the product from feeling heavy or greasy. The emulsification system, featuring Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate, is derived from olive oil and mimics the skin’s natural lipid structure, promoting barrier repair. However, the ingredient list reveals some choices that may not suit every user. The presence of Polyacrylamide and C13-14 Isoparaffin indicates a gel-cream texture, which is excellent for absorption but acts as a film-former. More notably, the inclusion of Fragrance and the dye Blue 1 serves purely aesthetic purposes—making the product smell good and look appealing in the jar—but offers no skincare benefit. For those with a compromised skin barrier or a history of contact dermatitis, these additives can be potential triggers for irritation. Overall, this moisturizer is likely best suited for those seeking a cosmetic elegance over deep, heavy repair. It is an excellent option for locking in serums during the day, provided your skin tolerates scent and dyes well.
🧪 Water / 水
Purpose: Solvent base
Concerns: None
Notes: The primary component of the formula.
🧪 Glycerin / 甘油
Purpose: Humectant
Concerns: None
Notes: Attracts moisture to the skin.
🧪 Sodium Hyaluronate / 透明质酸钠
Purpose: Humectant
Concerns: None
Notes: Salt form of Hyaluronic Acid; holds vast amounts of water.
🧪 Ethylhexylglycerin / 乙基己基甘油
Purpose: Skin conditioning, Preservative booster
Concerns: Low risk of irritation
Notes: Often used to replace parabens.
🧪 Dimethicone / 聚二甲基硅氧烷
Purpose: Emollient, Silicone
Concerns: None (non-comedogenic)
Notes: Provides a silky feel and prevents moisture loss.
🧪 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil / 氢化植物油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: Potential breakout trigger for very oily skin
Notes: Vegetable oil turned solid/waxy.
🧪 Stearyl Stearate / 硬脂酸硬脂酯
Purpose: Emollient, Skin conditioning
Concerns: None
Notes: A wax ester.
🧪 Cetearyl Olivate / 鲸蜡硬脂醇橄榄油酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: Derived from olive oil; often paired with Sorbitan Olivate.
🧪 Sorbitan Olivate / 山梨坦橄榄油酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: Derived from olive oil; helps blend oil and water.
🧪 C12-14 Pareth-12 / C12-14 链烷醇聚醚-12
Purpose: Surfactant, Emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps mix ingredients.
🧪 Stearic Acid / 硬脂酸
Purpose: Emulsifier, Thickener
Concerns: Low risk
Notes: Fatty acid that adds richness.
🧪 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer / 聚二甲基硅氧烷/乙烯基聚二甲基硅氧烷交联聚合物
Purpose: Texture enhancer
Concerns: None
Notes: Silicone powder that gives a matte, silky finish.
🧪 Polyacrylamide / 聚丙烯酰胺
Purpose: Film former, Thickener
Concerns: Trace contamination concerns (usually monitored)
Notes: Creates a gel-like texture.
🧪 C13-14 Isoparaffin / C13-14 异链烷烃
Purpose: Solvent, Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Often part of a thickener blend with Polyacrylamide.
🧪 Laureth-7 / 月桂醇聚醚-7
Purpose: Surfactant, Emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: Often part of a thickener blend with Polyacrylamide.
🧪 Ozokerite / 地蜡
Purpose: Binder, Stabilizer
Concerns: None
Notes: Mineral wax used to harden the stick or cream structure.
🧪 Carbomer / 卡波姆
Purpose: Thickener, Gel maker
Concerns: None
Notes: Creates clear gels; requires pH adjustment.
🧪 Sodium Hydroxide / 氢氧化钠
Purpose: pH Adjuster
Concerns: Irritant in pure form
Notes: Used in tiny amounts to neutralize Carbomer.
🧪 Phenoxyethanol / 苯氧乙醇
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: Can be irritating to sensitive skin
Notes: Very common safe preservative.
🧪 Chlorphenesin / 氯苯甘醚
Purpose: Preservative, Antimicrobial
Concerns: Restricted in some regions (safe in low conc.)
Notes: Prevents bacterial growth.
🧪 Fragrance / 香精
Purpose: Scent
Concerns: Common sensitizer/Allergen
Notes: Can irritate sensitive skin.
🧪 Blue 1 / CI 42090 (亮蓝)
Purpose: Colorant
Concerns: Unnecessary for function
Notes: Synthetic blue dye.