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MoisturizingGlycerin, Arginine + 3 moreWorks
“Rich in rosehip, carrot and rhodiola, this luscious formula helps to hydrate, renew and even out skin tone.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Rich in rosehip, carrot and rhodiola, this luscious formula helps to hydrate, renew and even out skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.15–0.3%Under-dosed
“- Rhodiola increases skin's resistance to chemical, physical and biological aggressors and helps to reduce blemishes”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinMelissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.8–3.4%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCitrus aurantium amara flower water~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterDaucus carota sativa seed extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolXanthan gum~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArginine~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.65–1%
- 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 powderLevulinic acid~0.5–0.75%
Alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPhytic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium levulinate~0.4–0.6%
Hydrolyzed acacia macrostachya seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCapparis spinosa fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Prunus persica leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
More about Prunus persica leaf extractMorus nigra leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhodiola rosea root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon martini herb oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plantago ovata seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAlkanna tinctoria root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCitric 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 acidGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Daucus carota sativa seed extract, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Arginine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Levulinic acid, Alcohol, Phytic acid, Sodium levulinate, Hydrolyzed acacia macrostachya seed extract, Maltodextrin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Capparis spinosa fruit extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Prunus persica leaf extract, Morus nigra leaf extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Cymbopogon martini herb oil, Plantago ovata seed extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citric acid, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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