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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Transforming Body Cream
serine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
sodium lactate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
squalane
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
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Anti-aging
serine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Approved by dermatologists and created for keratosis pilaris and extremely dry skin, the oil-rich formula exfoliates, enhances elasticity, and leaves skin looking and feeling hydrated, comfortable, soft, and smooth.
urea
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
allantoin
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
octyldodecanol
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ammonium lactate, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Squalane, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Camelina sativa seed oil, Peg-75 stearate, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Glycerin, Peg-100 stearate, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Lactic acid, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Linalool, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Juniperus mexicana oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium chloride, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Geraniol, Allantoin, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Unknown, Lactic acid
Sources
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of seeds oil isolated from Camelina sativa (L) cultivated in Mongolia
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Vitamin E in dermatology