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B. Kamins Nutrient Replacement Cream Kx

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging
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Key actives

Urea 2.6% - 4%Dimethicone 0.1% - 0.35%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "B. Kamins - Nutrient Replacement Cream Kx" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea, glycerin, caprylyl glycol, propylene glycol and sorbitol) 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 (sphingolipids, dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and ethylhexyl palmitate) 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

this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.20%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide, vitamin e, salicylic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride and petrolatum

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 94.50$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This dermatological cream acts as a reservoir to improve the skin's appearance while providing essential nutrients and moisture to the complexion.

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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, caprylyl glycol.

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: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

squalane 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

sphingolipids 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides

saccharum officinarum extract 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This delicate formula, which provides a soothing, cooling effect, helps to decrease the loss of elasticity and to reduce the appearance of premature lines while minimizing uneven pigmentation.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This delicate formula, which provides a soothing, cooling effect, helps to decrease the loss of elasticity and to reduce the appearance of premature lines while minimizing uneven pigmentation.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

salicylic acid 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

urea 2.6% - 4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

dimethicone 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

citrus limon fruit extract 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

ceteareth-20 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

cetearyl alcohol 3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

ceteareth-20 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Urea, Acer saccharum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Petrolatum, Sorbitol, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Silica, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Ceteareth-12, Salicylic acid, Dimethicone, Menthyl lactate, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Sodium hydroxide, Retinyl palmitate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Sodium bicarbonate, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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WIMJ similarity score		56%	59%	59%	58%	58%	58%	58%	58%	58%	58%	57%
Key ingredients	urea ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more	Common: urea dimethicone +2 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: urea dimethicone +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: urea urea +4 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +17 more	Common: urea ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil beeswax +10 more	Common: urea dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +15 more	Common: urea glycerin +2 more Other: dipeptide-2 pentapeptide-18 +14 more	Common: urea dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +9 more	Common: urea dimethicone +1 more Other: lactic acid ceramide np +9 more	Common: urea dimethicone +1 more Other: lactic acid cetyl dimethicone +1 more	Common: urea glycerin +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: urea dimethicone +2 more Other: panthenol cholesterol +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +29 more	sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more	parfum Has skin benefit? helichrysum stoechas extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more

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B. Kamins Nutrient Replacement Cream Kx

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