House of Hur Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel

House of Hur

Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel

face moisturizer

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Ingredients
6
Benefits
3
Actives
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The House of Hur Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel is a versatile 2-in-1 moisturizer designed to balance hydration and oil control through a customizable skincare approach. Featuring a dual-texture formula, it combines a lightweight gel for refreshing moisture with a nourishing cream for deeper hydration, allowing you to adjust the ratio based on your skin’s needs. Infused with matcha extract, this formula helps calm the skin while providing antioxidant protection.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel

Overview

Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel is a lightweight moisturizer from House of Hur. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 43 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Panthenol, 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, Propanediol, Panthenol and Trehalose.

Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Tocopherol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal. 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 fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

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 fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 5 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
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

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

Helps with

  • Hydration 22 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 9 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading 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.

2nd 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

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

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

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

1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

Hydration

10th 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.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl

Hydration Soothing

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

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

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 Moderate

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

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 Low

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 (3)

Supporting ingredients (40)

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Glycerin Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Dipropylene Glycol Propanediol Hydrogenated Polydecene 1,2-hexanediol Water Methyl Gluceth-20 Squalane Glyceryl Glucoside Trehalose Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Betaine Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Jojoba Esters Hydroxyethyl Urea Carbomer Tromethamine Glyceryl Stearate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Disodium Edta Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Butylene Glycol Glucose Malt Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Coptis Japonica Root Extract Tocopherol Maltodextrin Caprylyl Glycol Mannitol Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Epigallocatechin Gallate Sh-decapeptide-5 SP

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

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)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 43 ingredients on the label.

12
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

5
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

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

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

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd 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
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
4 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

5 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

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

1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Hydration
7 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9 Water Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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
10 Methyl Gluceth-20 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

10th 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.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement, November 2016, pages 12S–40S
  • https://wwwlubrizolcom/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder/Products-Data/Glucam-E-20-humectant
11 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
12 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Health Science Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
  • Antioxidants, February 2020, pages 1–20
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2012, pages 29–39
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, May 2012, pages 192–199
14 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:2) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

17 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

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

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
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.

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration
19 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids

20 Jojoba Esters Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Soothing

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

Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two

Hydration
21 Hydroxyethyl Urea Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-

22 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
23 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

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

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

24 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate

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

27th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
29 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
31 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
32 Glucose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
33 Malt Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Malt Extract is the dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of the partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare, Gramineae) seeds

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

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

37th 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
38 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
39 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

40 Mannitol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Mannitol

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 is product obtained by the acetylation of Tetrapeptide-2

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

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy, (2R,3R)-3,4-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl ester

Anti-Aging Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Phytotherapy Research, September 2020, pages 2, 170-2, 179
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, January 2018, page 173
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, August 2017, pages 286-291
  • Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, June 2017, pages 1-7
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, February 2013, pages 429–440
  • Rheumatology, July 2010 Epublication
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2009, pages 36-40
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, April 2008, pages 1, 298-1, 307
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Peptide

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

ECP,Ribonuclease 3,RNase 3

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel?

CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF WATER, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, WATER, METHYL GLUCETH-20, PANTHENOL, SQUALANE, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, TREHALOSE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE, BETAINE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, JOJOBA ESTERS, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLUCOSE, MALT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, MALTODEXTRIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, MANNITOL, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2, EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE, SH-DECAPEPTIDE-5 SP.

What are the active ingredients in Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel?

NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel?

Use the gel and cream separately or mix depending on your skin’s needs. Apply an appropriate amount to the face as the final step of your skincare routine. Gently massage until fully absorbed.

What skin types is Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel good for?

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

Is Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel 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 Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel fragrance free?

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

Does Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel contain alcohol?

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

Is Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel silicone free?

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

Does Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel?

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 Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel have?

It lists 43 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Phyto Brew Matcha Dual Cream and Gel?

House of Hur.

Brand
House of Hur

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