Aesop Primrose Facial Hydrating Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Oenothera biennis oil + 8 moreGood evidence
“Primrose Facial Hydrating 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.
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: oenothera biennis oil, triticum vulgare germ oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 5 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~40–60%
Corylus avellana seed oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- 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-20~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Oenothera biennis oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPeg-20 stearate~0.6–1.4%
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- 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 oilGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1%
- 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 stearateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilCitrus grandis seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilDisodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Salvia officinalis oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 citrateLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- 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, Corylus avellana seed oil, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Oenothera biennis oil, Peg-20 stearate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Glyceryl stearate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus grandis seed extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Disodium edta, Salvia officinalis oil, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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