Mizon Water Volume EX First Cream

Mizon

Water Volume EX First Cream

face neck cream

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
63%
Combination (dry)
63%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
77%
Oily
77%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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The Mizon Water Volume EX First Cream is a gel-type cream that hydrates the skin in depth without leaving your skin feeling greasy or oily. This face cream is perfectly suitable for oily or combination skin thirsting for moisture & hydration. Mizon Water Volume EX Cream and the whole Mizon Water Volume EX line use Mizon’s own Hydra ToX ™ technology, which relieves dryness and hydrates the skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Hyaluronic acid

Risks

4
Alcohol
Allergen
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Water Volume EX First Cream

Overview

Water Volume EX First Cream is a lightweight cream from Mizon. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 51 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. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Beta-glucan.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Benzoate, Beta-glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate and Algae Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and 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, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils and drying alcohol, 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 fragrance or declared allergens
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • 4 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

May suit

  • 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 30 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

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

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration

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

Ethanol

Hydration

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

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration

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

Dimethicone

Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

10th 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

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

Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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

A complex mixture of polysaccharides obtained by enzyme treatment of sucrose. It consists mainly of 6-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol and 1-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol

Hydration

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

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration

Formula analysis

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

Hydration Very high

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

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

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 (49)

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

Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane Alcohol Glycereth-26 1,2-hexanediol Dimethicone Hydrolyzed Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Algae Extract Isomalt Lecithin Sodium Benzoate Sodium Carrageenan Sea Salt Silica Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Salicornia Herbacea Extract Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Potassium Hydroxide Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Rosa Damascena Flower Oil Beta-glucan Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract Chloranthus Glaber Extract Sea Water Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice Biosaccharide Gum-1 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract Betaine Sodium PCA Sorbitol Serine Glycine Glutamic Acid Alanine Lysine Arginine Threonine Sodium Palmitoyl Proline Disodium Edta CI 42090

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Essential oils

    Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol

  • Silicones

    Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone

  • Added colour

    CI 42090

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia 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

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

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)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil. 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
Alcohol, Allergen, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 51 ingredients on the label.

13
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

11
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

9
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

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

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

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
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
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

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

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

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

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Dow (supplier info), Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149S-227S
6 Alcohol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

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

Ethanol

Hydration Alcohol
7 Glycereth-26 Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

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

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2019, pages 1-11
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 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

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

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

10th 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

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

Hydrolyzed Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract is the hydrolysate of Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract (q.v.) derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

12 Algae Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract

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

Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
13 Isomalt Humectant
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.

A complex mixture of polysaccharides obtained by enzyme treatment of sucrose. It consists mainly of 6-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol and 1-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol

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

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

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
  • Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
  • Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166
15 Lactic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, pH adjuster

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

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2020, pages 116-126
  • International Journal of Dermatology, March 2019, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2018, pages 491-497
  • International Journal of Dermatology, September 2018, ePublication
  • Molecules, April 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of the American Dental Association, April 2016, pages 255-263
  • Cutis, January 2016, pages E9-E11
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • The Journal of Dermatology, January 2006, pages 16-22
16 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

Sodium benzoate

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

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

Carrageenan, sodium salt

18 Sea Salt Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Exfoliant

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

Maris Sal (EU),Pink Salt

Hydration
19 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

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

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
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.

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

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

Salicornia Herbacea Extract is an extract of the Jointed Glasswort, Salicornia herbacea L., Chenopodiaceae

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
23 Potassium Hydroxide 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.

Potassium hydroxide

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

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
  • Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free

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

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

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae

Allergen
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.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Damask Rose, Rosa damascena, Rosaceae

Allergen
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.

beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae

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.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae

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

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

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae

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

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

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae

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

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

Chloranthus Glaber Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Chloranthus glaber, Chloranthaceae

34 Sea Water Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Solvent

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

Maris Aqua (EU)

Hydration Soothing
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.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap from the tree, Betula platyphylla japonica, Betulaceae

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

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides

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

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae

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

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

Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract is an extract of the roots Broussonetia kazinoki, Moraceae

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

39th 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
40 Sodium PCA Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2019, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2018, pages 138-144
  • IFSCC Conference 2005 Research Paper
  • Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 1995, pages 9-20
41 Sorbitol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

D-Glucitol

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, January 2019, pages 175–183
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, January 2017, pages 75–87
  • Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2017, ePublication
  • 3 Biotech, June 2012, pages 115-125
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2011, pages 31-49
  • Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, July-September 2004, pages 321-336
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
43 Glycine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

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

Glycine

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2009, pages 327-345
44 Glutamic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Malaysian Applied Biology, May 2018, pages 113–117
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153-158
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2013, pages 41S-64S
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, June 2003, pages 1, 023-1, 029
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • Marine Drugs, March 2018, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Lysine

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

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

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

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Proline, 1-(1-oxohexadecyl)-, sodium salt

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

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

51 CI 42090 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dihydrogen (ethyl)[4-[4-[ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)]amino]-2'-sulphonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, disodium salt

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Water Volume EX First Cream?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ALCOHOL, GLYCERETH-26, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DIMETHICONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT, ALGAE EXTRACT, ISOMALT, LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CARRAGEENAN, SEA SALT, SILICA, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SALICORNIA HERBACEA EXTRACT, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, BETA-GLUCAN, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT, CITRULLUS LANATUS FRUIT EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, CHLORANTHUS GLABER EXTRACT, SEA WATER, BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA JUICE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, BROUSSONETIA KAZINOKI ROOT EXTRACT, BETAINE, SODIUM PCA, SORBITOL, SERINE, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ALANINE, LYSINE, ARGININE, THREONINE, SODIUM PALMITOYL PROLINE, DISODIUM EDTA, CI 42090.

What are the active ingredients in Water Volume EX First Cream?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, LACTIC ACID.

How do I use Water Volume EX First Cream?

Apply at the last stage of your skin care routine. Spread a generous amount of cream on the face, neck, and upper chest area. Massage gently into the skin for better absorption.

What skin types is Water Volume EX First 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) skin.

Is Water Volume EX First Cream 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 Water Volume EX First Cream fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Water Volume EX First 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 Water Volume EX First Cream fragrance free?

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

Does Water Volume EX First Cream contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol.

Is Water Volume EX First Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone.

Does Water Volume EX First Cream contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.

Is Water Volume EX First Cream paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Water Volume EX First Cream?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Water Volume EX First Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Water Volume EX First Cream have?

It lists 51 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Water Volume EX First Cream?

Mizon.

Brand
Mizon

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