Aesop Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream

Aesop

Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
71%
Combination (dry)
71%
Balanced
99%
Combination (oily)
69%
Oily
69%

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A member of Aesop's 'Hyrdrate +' club, Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream is a rich, buttery moisturiser that deeply nourishes normal to drier skin types. Created to deliver the highest possible concentration of rejuvenating and protective vitamins, it's ideal for those living in especially dry or polluted environments. Vitamin C forms a barrier against free radicals, while rosehip and jojoba oils combine with shea butter to form a potent blend that is readily absorbed for unparalleled hydration.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Vitamin C

Risks

1
Allergen

About Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream

Overview

Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream is a cushioning cream from Aesop. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 32 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water and Cetearyl Alcohol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Tocopherol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 8 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 8 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Cetearyl Alcohol

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
Glycerin

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Vitamin C

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
Glyceryl Stearate

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Tocopherol

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
Glycine Soja Oil

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids

Anti-Aging Hydration
Citric Acid AHA

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
Beta-carotene

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.beta.,.beta.-carotene

Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (30)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Butyrospermum Parkii Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Ceteareth-20 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Benzalkonium Chloride Tocopherol Sorbitan Stearate Glycine Soja Oil Phenoxyethanol Boswellia Carterii Oil Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Disodium Edta Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Peg-4 Laurate Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Methylisothiazolinone Beta-carotene Limonene Farnesol Linalool

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Farnesol, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Limonene, Farnesol, Linalool

  • Facial oils

    Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Peg-4 Laurate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

6
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

4
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

3
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Plant extract
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Food Science and Technology, April 2021, pages 1, 217–1, 226
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, June 2020, pages 1-14
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, April 2020, pages 299-308
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
5 Butyrospermum Parkii
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

6 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae

7 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading
7 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2021, pages 174-180
  • Pharmaceutics, December 2018, ePublication
  • Annals of Dermatology, August 2015, pages 376-382
  • Chemical Society of Pakistan, March 2013, pages 1, 096-1, 102
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2005, pages 171-176
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, April 2003, pages 65-73
8 Ceteareth-20 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

9 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2018, pages 744-748
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, June 2017, pages 1–37
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
  • African Journal of Biotechnology, May 2010, pages 2, 709-2, 716
  • Czech Journal of Food Science, 2009, pages 178-184
10 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is a yellowish white solid material obtained from the roasted seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae

11 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
12 Peg-100 Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

13 Benzalkonium Chloride Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Preservative

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzalkonium Chloride is a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides that conforms generally to the formula:

14 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
15 Sorbitan Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan stearate

16 Glycine Soja Oil Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Phytotherapy Research, March 2020, pages 435-437
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, October 2018, pages 3, 029-3, 039
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, February 2018, pages 28-37
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Molecules, Volume 22, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2013, pages s123-s127
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, January 2012, pages 89-95
  • International Journal of Dermatology, April 2011, pages 470-477
17 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

18 Boswellia Carterii Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Boswellia Carterii Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the Boswellia carterii, Burseraceae

19 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

20 Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of Fusanus spicatus, Santalaceae

21 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

22 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

23 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

24 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
25 Peg-4 Laurate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (4 mol EO average molar ratio)

26 Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate

27 Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Carrot, Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Umbelliferae

28 Methylisothiazolinone Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one

29 Beta-carotene
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.beta.,.beta.-carotene

Anti-Aging
30 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
31 Farnesol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-

Allergen
32 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream?

WATER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, Butyrospermum Parkii, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, CETEARETH-20, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN STEARATE, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL, CITRIC ACID, FUSANUS SPICATUS WOOD OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PEG-4 LAURATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, BETA-CAROTENE, LIMONENE, FARNESOL, LINALOOL.

What are the active ingredients in Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream?

SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream?

Massage into cleansed skin each morning and allow to absorb for a few minutes before applying make-up. It can also be used overnight for an intensive moisturising treatment.

What skin types is Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream fungal acne safe?

8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Peg-4 Laurate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Farnesol, Linalool.

Does Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Limonene, Farnesol, Linalool.

Is Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream have?

It lists 32 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Perfect Facial Hydrating Cream?

Aesop.

Brand
Aesop

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