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Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Elemental Facial Barrier 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:
copper pca, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, copernicia cerifera wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ricinus communis seed oil~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilGlycerin~3.7–4.6%
- 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 GlycerinPentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydrogenated castor oil stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-20~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Glyceryl stearate~0.95–1.15%
- 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 stearateRosa canina fruit oil~0.7–1.05%
- 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 oilCoco-caprylate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolFusanus spicatus wood oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolCopernicia cerifera wax~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxBisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilZinc pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaBenzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Copper pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateOrmenis multicaulis oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Citrus tangerina peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilPentylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolZingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractFarnesol~0.1–0.15%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Ricinus communis seed oil, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated castor oil stearate, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Coco-caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Disodium edta, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Copernicia cerifera wax, Bisabolol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Zinc pca, Benzoic acid, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Decyl glucoside, Dehydroacetic acid, Copper pca, Sodium citrate, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Pentylene glycol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene
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