Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane + 9 moreWorks well
“A potent blend of Ceramides, Plant Sterols and Fatty Acids works to restore skin’s protective barrier and therefore prevent moisture loss.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethiconol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acid, Glycine soja seed extractMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycine soja seed extract, glycyrrhetinic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Peg-4 sorbitan stearate~5–6.1%
Cyclopentasiloxane~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.6–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideParaffinum liquidum~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1,2-hexanediol~1.3–1.6%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBeta-sitosterol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolCaprylyl glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCyclohexasiloxane~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneDimethiconol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolParfum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycine soja seed extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractGlycyrrhetinic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePeg-32~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-400~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-45 palm kernel glycerides~0.6–0.9%
Polysorbate 60~0.6–0.9%
Sodium hydroxide~0.55–0.8%
Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSucrose cocoate~0.45–0.7%
Tocopheryl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Tocopheryl glucosideWater~0.35–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Peg-4 sorbitan stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Beta-sitosterol, Caprylyl glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Glycine soja seed extract, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Peg-32, Peg-400, Peg-45 palm kernel glycerides, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Sucrose cocoate, Tocopheryl glucoside, Water, Xanthan gum
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| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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