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Australian Bodycare Rescue Cream
Australian Bodycare

Australian Bodycare Rescue Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Cera alba, Glycerin + 3 more
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What the product description says
“Macadamia nut oil and glycerin add moisture and help the skin maintain the natural moisture balance.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

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.

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: cera alba, cetyl ricinoleate.

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.4–0.95%
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~2.1–3.1%
Cetyl ricinoleateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.9%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1–1.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.8%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.2%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1–1.5%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~0.4–0.95%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
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~4.6–6.9%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~1.4–2.2%est.
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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isostearyl isostearate~4.6–6.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Alcohol denat.~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Glycerin~2.1–3.1%
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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Sorbitan oleate~1.4–2.2%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl ricinoleate~1.3–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1–1.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl caprate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cera alba~0.4–0.95%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Magnesium stearate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a nice product texture

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Zinc sulfate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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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Aluminum tristearate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Isostearyl isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Sorbitan oleate, Cetyl ricinoleate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, Glyceryl caprate, Cera alba, Magnesium stearate, Zinc sulfate, Tocopherol, Aluminum tristearate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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