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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingManganese gluconate, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 13 moreGood evidence
“The Rich Cream”
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:
glycerin, mel.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil + 11 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%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterGlycerin~3.3–4%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilAcacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 estersSorbitan stearate~1.6–2%
Squalane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMaris aqua~1.2–1.5%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.3%
- 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 oilCetearyl glucoside~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilOenothera biennis oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilTocopherol~0.7–1%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–0.85%
- 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%
Mel~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelActinidia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.5–0.75%
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Manganese gluconate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration
More about Manganese gluconateNymphaea alba leaf cell extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium levulinate~0.5–0.75%
Hordeum vulgare seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Hordeum vulgare seed extractDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.4–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 AlcoholPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Farnesol~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters, Sorbitan stearate, Squalane, Maris aqua, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Benzyl alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Levulinic acid, Mel, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Manganese gluconate, Nymphaea alba leaf cell extract, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Sodium levulinate, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Alcohol, Unknown, Potassium sorbate, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Citric acid, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Unknown
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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