Gel moisturizer formulated for men of all ages with normal to dry skin. It has a very convenient packaging and a texture that spreads and absorbs very well.
It is formulated to strengthen the skin’s barrier and increase its resistance, for this it contains microencapsulated Ceramide-3 to facilitate cohesion between cell layers.
In addition, vitamin E fights against environmental aggressions; and micronutrients (vitamin B5 and royal jelly) nourish the skin for optimal hydration.
It only remains to check in what proportions are these assets, as we have already done with other creams in this
analysis of the Best Moisturizing Creams for Men . It is an item that you cannot miss if you are thinking of buying a moisturizer or changing the one you are using.
Index
Analysis Hydrix Gel Hydratant Lancome
- Cyclohexasiloxane : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Alcohol Denat : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Butylene Glycol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Dimethicone : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil : Analyzed in the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye eye contour .
- Panthenol : Analyzed in Powder Blossoms’s anti-wrinkle cream .
- Tocopheryl Acetate : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream as Tocopherol Acetate.
- Sodium Hydroxide : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream .
- Hydrogenated Lecithin : Tested in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine : Analyzed in Vichy’s LiftActiv anti-wrinkle cream .
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Peg-100 Stearate : Analyzed in Powder Blossoms’s anti-wrinkle cream .
- Polysorbate 80 : Tested in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Polycaprolactone : Analyzed in Vichy’s LiftActiv anti-wrinkle cream .
- Dimethiconol : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Limonene : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Linalool : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Propylene Glycol : Tested in the L’Oreal Revitalift Laser X3 eye contour .
- Isohexadecane : Analyzed in the Fiori di Cipria anti-wrinkle cream .
- Cholesterol : Tested in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Carbomer : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Acrylamide / Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer : Tested in the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye contour .
- Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Ceramide 3 : Analyzed in Vichy’s LiftActiv anti-wrinkle cream .
- Disodium Edta : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Cetyl Alcohol : Analyzed in the anti-wrinkle cream Vita Lift 5 from L’Oreal Men Expert .
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate : Analyzed in the eye contour LIFTACTIV Vichy Eyes .
- Citronellol : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Glyceryl Stearate : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream .
- Royal Jelly Extract: Its chemical breakdown is mainly water, followed by proteins, sugars, a small amount of fats and traces of vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Because royal jelly is 60-70 percent water, its effectiveness as a moisturizer comes as no surprise. In addition, its fatty acid content, particularly the presence of 10-HDA, makes it an effective balm for dry or damaged skin. Vitamin B3, in particular, helps prevent redness, inconsistent pigmentation, irritation, and flaking. In addition to helping the skin retain moisture, biotin encourages healthy fatty acid metabolism, which in turn encourages healthier skin. Biotin deficiency leads to unsightly skin conditions like flaking, inflammation, or dermatitis. Not surprisingly, topical application of this ingredient produced by bees can aggravate the skin. However, it is rarely used in concentrations high enough to cause problems. Royal jelly is very unstable and breaks down if packaged in a jar that routinely exposes it to light and air. It also requires refrigeration to maintain its effectiveness.
- Parfum / Fragrance .
Hydrix Gel Hydratant Lancome analysis summary
In the first 6 positions there is an alcohol, an ingredient that is irritating to sensitive skin, this time in a large proportion. Aside from two silicones (which I’m not overly excited about), there are no moisturizing agents in high concentration.
After the top positions, emollients, pro-vitamin B5, and vitamin E begin to appear. But you have to scroll to the bottom of the list to see the true protagonists of cream, ceramides, royal jelly and other ingredients. that stand out for creating a barrier to prevent water loss from the skin.
In the end, the brand mentions that there are 4 active principles, of which two are in a minimum concentration, and little or nothing will contribute.
In addition, there are a couple of irritating and sensitizing ingredients, a fragrance that can cause allergic reactions, a PEG, and a toxic preservative.
I think it is not an option for me as the benefits do not outweigh the harm to the skin.
Alternative
If I have to choose, I choose Nezeni Cosmetics Collagen cream, a more concentrated formula, with more active ingredients (both moisturizing and anti-aging), and without irritants or ingredients that can be harmful (in the short or long term).
It is the cream that I use daily, and if you want to see its complete analysis to find out what it takes, I invite you to read this article with the Best Moisturizing Creams for Men .
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.