Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Faex + 13 moreGood evidence
“Men's Pure-Formance Grooming 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:
faex, 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: copernicia cerifera wax, canola oil.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Adenosine phosphate, Creatine + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains adenosine phosphate, creatine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Creatine, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 4 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (creatine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-5-ceteth-10 phosphate~3.8–4.6%
Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCetyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- 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 alcoholHydrogenated castor oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCopernicia cerifera wax~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCopernicia cerifera cera~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxAlcohol denat.~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cetearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSteareth-21~0.6–0.9%
Canola oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilCorn starch modified~0.45–0.65%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractBoswellia serrata extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractFaex~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FaexYeast extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractMalt extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractUrsolic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilHydrolyzed algin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginZea mays starch~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchOryzanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolAdenosine phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
More about Adenosine phosphateAcetyl carnitine hcl~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in decreasing sebum production making the skin less oily. Is claimed to be able to support ceramide production in skin that leads to better hydration, but evidence is lacking. Is able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Acetyl carnitine hclCreatine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineCocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-10~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Simethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconePvp~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpSilica~0.35–0.65%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumFarnesol~0.2–0.35%
Eugenol~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Citral~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Sodium gluconate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ppg-5-ceteth-10 phosphate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Alcohol denat., Cetearyl alcohol, Steareth-21, Canola oil, Unknown, Corn starch modified, Glyceryl caprylate, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Malt extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ursolic acid, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Hydrolyzed algin, Zea mays starch, Oryzanol, Adenosine phosphate, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Creatine, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Polyquaternium-10, Simethicone, Pvp, Silica, Parfum, Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Sodium gluconate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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Sources cited in this review
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