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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Essence Milky Cream”
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, glycine.
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, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateCaproic acid~7.6–11.4%
Oryzanol~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolWater~3.1–4.7%
Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPentylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSqualane~1.4–2%
- 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 SqualaneGlyceryl cocoate~0.95–1.45%
Dipentaerythrityl hexaisostearate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCholesterol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolGlycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can be effective for calming down inflammation and lightening the skin, but the effectivenss in products can vary significantly based on the extract quality and concentration used
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extractYeast extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractHydrolyzed silk~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkGlycine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCeramide 1~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBehenyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholIngredient list view
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Unknown, Caproic acid, Oryzanol, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Glyceryl cocoate, Dipentaerythrityl hexaisostearate, Unknown, Stearic acid, Cholesterol, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Yeast extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Unknown, Glycine, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Ceramide 1, Unknown, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl alcohol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ArougeEssence Milky CreamYOUR PRODUCT | To-PlanOkosama Face Cream | CeraVeSkin Renewing Night Cream | EucerinComplete Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $33.20 | $11.10−$22.10 | $10.84−$22.36 | $26.08−$7.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 3 | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Arouge - Essence Milky Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glycine, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed silk and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 1, cholesterol, squalane, pentylene glycol and behenyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 1 0.15% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 33.20$ up to 42.40$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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