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MoisturizingGlycerin, Orbignya oleifera seed oil + 12 moreWorks
“It regulates, moisturizes and protects. Rich in prebiotics and botanicals, La Crème de Santé provides your skin with ingredients that are essential for its proper functioning and radiance. Suitable for all skin types.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Parfum + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOrbignya oleifera seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilGlyceryl stearate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAnthemis nobilis flower water~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHyssopus officinalis extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Talc~1.2–1.5%
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideMel~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyBenzyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ocimum sanctum leaf powder~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~0.3–0.55%
Sodium levulinate~0.3–0.55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Illite~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilBiosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Anthyllis vulneraria flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateFerula galbaniflua resin oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSodium anisate~0.25–0.45%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilGlycine soja oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilBeta-carotene~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Glycerin, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Cocos nucifera oil, Hyssopus officinalis extract, Talc, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Mel, Honey, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf powder, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Dehydroacetic acid, Illite, Tocopherol, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Biosaccharide gum-1, Anthyllis vulneraria flower extract, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sodium anisate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Glycine soja oil, Beta-carotene, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AbsolutionLa Crème de SantéYOUR PRODUCT | SVRTopialyse Cream Nourishing Soothing 48H | Annemarie BorlindZZ Sensitive Night Cream | BriogeoBe Gentle, Be Kind Banana + Coconut Nourishing Superfoods Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | — | $15.93 | $44.76 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Absolution - La Crème de Santé" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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