"Anthony - Oil Control Duo" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium pca and butylene glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.50%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 62.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Keep your skin hydrated, nourished and soothed with Oil Free Facial Lotion and mattify and treat oil-prone problem areas with Instant Fix Oil Control.

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

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

glycerin 1.5% - 1.8%

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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

sodium pca 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

panthenol 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Designed to hydrate, calm, soothe and smooth oily skin (without clogging pores) while also minimizing the signs of aging, this fast-absorbing, oil-free lightweight lotion, formulated with glycerin, vitamin B5, aloe vera and chamomile leaves your skin with a healthy, hydrated younger appearance.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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

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

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cymbopogon nardus oil 0.8% - 1.2%

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citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil 0.65% - 0.95%

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.6%

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

myristyl myristate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

silica 4.5% - 5.4%

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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Polyacrylamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, C13-14 isoparaffin, Polysilicone-11, Parfum, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Sodium pca, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Fomes officinalis extract, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Ascorbyl palmitate, Retinyl palmitate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Caprylyl glycol, Myristyl myristate, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylamide, Jojoba esters, Arachidyl alcohol, Bisabolol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Butylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Aminomethyl propanol, Arachidyl glucoside, Tetrasodium edta, Laureth-7, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Citral, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate panthenol +13 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: oligopeptide-1 adenosine +13 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: urea fructose +6 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +6 more Other: salicylic acid glycosaminoglycans +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +6 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +7 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +6 more Other: squalane caffeine	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: oligopeptide-5 oligopeptide-1 +12 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: chondrus crispus extract prunus amygdalus dulcis seed +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: salicylic acid allantoin	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +5 more Other: hyaluronic acid simmondsia chinensis seed oil +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +34 more	parfum Has skin benefit? imidazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +10 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	pelargonium graveolens oil Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +8 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +22 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +7 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzethonium chloride Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +30 more

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