AROMATICA

AROMATICA Serene Body Lotion Lavender & Marjoram

Name: AROMATICA - Serene Body Lotion Lavender & Marjoram
Brand: AROMATICA

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Betaine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 14 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“It helps form a hydrating moisture barrier that protects skin from external aggressors.”

Source: Yesstyle

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: arginine, betaine.

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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.3–0.75%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.7–2.6%

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.1–0.4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%

Glyceryl glucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.2–0.8%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~1.1–1.6%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~0.35–0.85%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.3–2%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~2.7–4.1%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.2–0.75%

Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.6%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.4–0.95%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~3.5–5.2%

Orbignya oleifera seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~0.35–0.75%

Exfoliation

Not advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea

Strong evidence

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey activeEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Illicium verum fruit extractAnise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Origanum majorana leaf oil—High~0.05–0.1%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.6–1.4%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~2.7–4.1%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.3–2%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.7–4.1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Propanediol~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Triethyl citrate~0.6–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Sorbitan stearate~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Octyldodecanol~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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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Hydroxyethyl urea~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

ExfoliationMoisturizing

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Betaine~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.75%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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Erythritol~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Cetearyl stearate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Linalool~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Illicium verum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Arginine~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Styrax benzoin gum~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Canarium luzonicum gum oil~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Geraniol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Origanum majorana leaf oil~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Triethyl citrate, Sorbitan stearate, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Betaine, Glyceryl glucoside, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Erythritol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Lavandula hybrida oil, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Illicium verum fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Arginine, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Styrax benzoin gum, Canarium luzonicum gum oil, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Origanum majorana leaf oil