Based on the ingredients included, "Andalou Naturals - Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Squalane, cetyl alcohol, ethylhexyl palmitate, dicaprylyl carbonate and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.60% - 1.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
In addition, this moisturizer contains Allantoin (0.45% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails from 15.99$ up to 24.99$ in the United States, for 35.48CA$ in Canada and for 27.37A$ in Australia.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer

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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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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, cetyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

Squalane0.35% - 0.8%

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.

Glycerin4.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Panthenol0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Ethylhexyl palmitate1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Cetyl alcohol2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Dicaprylyl carbonate3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice23% - 34%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Glyceryl stearate1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Allantoin0.45% - 1.1%

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

Stearic acid0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Camellia sinensis leaf extract0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Key Actives

Allantoin0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Camellia sinensis leaf extract0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

Panthenol0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Glycerin4.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Squalane0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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.

Potential irritants

Phenethyl alcohol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Cymbopogon martini oil0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Zea mays starch0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken the product's consistency

Euterpe oleracea fruit extract0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Ethylhexyl palmitate1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Zea mays starch0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken the product's consistency

All ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Water11% - 17%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Dicaprylyl carbonate3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Cetyl alcohol2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Glyceryl stearate1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Ethylhexyl palmitate1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Argania spinosa extract1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Panthenol0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Allantoin0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Stearic acid0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Zea mays starch0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken the product's consistency

Euterpe oleracea fruit extract0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

Salix alba extract0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Tocopherol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Squalane0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

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.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Camellia sinensis leaf extract0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Phenethyl alcohol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Cymbopogon martini oil0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetyl alcohol, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Unknown, Argania spinosa extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Panthenol, Allantoin, Stearic acid, Zea mays starch, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Salix alba extract, Tocopherol, Squalane, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil

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