Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
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“Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~11–17%
Glycerin~4.8–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetyl alcohol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentGlyceryl stearate~1.5–2.2%
- 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 stearateEthylhexyl palmitate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateArgania spinosa extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinStearic acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidZea mays starch~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractSalix alba extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolSqualane~0.35–0.8%
- 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 SqualaneMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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 extractHibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilIngredient 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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| Andalou NaturalsClear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseSoon Jung 10 Free Moist Emulsion | UriageBariederm-Cica Daily Gel-Cream | Cetaphilnew Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $15.99 | $17.00+$1.01 | $19.90+$3.91 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Copper Gluconate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
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.
Price
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.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
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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