Works for
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Decongests and brings an immediate relaxing feeling to swollen feet and ankles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 8 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 2 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.1–7.5%
- 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 triglycerideVitis vinifera seed oil~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetearyl alcohol~2.9–3.5%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl wheat straw glycosides~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Cetearyl wheat straw glycosidesCera alba~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxPolyacrylamide~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamidePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParfum~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumC13-14 isoparaffin~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinPeg-36 castor oil~0.65–1%
Glycyrrhetinic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidSodium methylesculetin acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-7~0.5–0.75%
Glycine soja oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilTocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolPropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMenthol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Diazolidinyl urea~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaCupressus sempervirens leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ribes nigrum leaf extractRuscus aculeatus root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides, Cera alba, Beeswax, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Parfum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Peg-36 castor oil, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Sodium methylesculetin acetate, Laureth-7, Glycine soja oil, Tocopherol, Propylene glycol, Menthol, Diazolidinyl urea, Cupressus sempervirens leaf extract, Ribes nigrum leaf extract, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
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| Match | — | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Price | — | $14.36 | — | $16.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | Adenosine | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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