Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Rosa canina fruit oil + 6 moreWorks well
“This lightweight, moisturising lotion sinks into the skin for hydration that lasts.”
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.
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: squalane, rosa canina fruit oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosa canina fruit oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 8 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%
Rosa canina fruit oil~5.7–7%
- 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 oilGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateEthylhexyl olivate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivateMethyl glucose sesquistearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- 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 alcoholCeteareth-20~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Hamamelis virginiana water~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSqualane~1–1.2%
- 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 SqualanePeg-20 stearate~0.7–1.05%
Microcrystalline cellulose~0.75–1.1%
Polysorbate 20~0.55–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.8%
- 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 butterSodium citrate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 citratePanthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSilica~0.45–0.7%
Cellulose gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilOrmenis multicaulis oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCarum petroselinum seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Limonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa canina fruit oil, Glycerin, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Ethylhexyl olivate, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Hamamelis virginiana water, Squalane, Peg-20 stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium citrate, Panthenol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Silica, Cellulose gum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Benzalkonium chloride, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
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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.
| AesopParsley Seed Anti-Oxidant HydratorYOUR PRODUCT | AtwaterHeavy Armor Facial Moisturizer | Etude HouseSoon Jung 10 Free Moist Emulsion | TOUN28Waterful Lotion Ceramide + Antarcticine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | $37.00 | $11.68 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Aesop - Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Hydrator" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (panthenol 0.45% - 0.70% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Aesop" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 110.74A$ in Australia and for 70.00$ in the United States.
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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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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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