PRODUCT REVIEW

B Men Oil Control Face Moisturiser

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.45% - 0.7%Lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

"B Men - Oil Control Face Moisturiser" has a good moisturizing formula. 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 (urea, glycerin, sodium lactate 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 (c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin), glyceryl stearate and pentylene glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Oil Control Face Moisturiser

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium lactate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

urea 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium lactate 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Anti-aging

This product contains serine. This ingredient 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.

serine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Helps control the skin from blackheads by providing deep hyrdation and moisture.

Source: Supderdrug

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

allantoin 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.95% - 1.2%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

alcohol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.5% - 8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Tapioca starch, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, C15-19 alkane, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Peg-100 stearate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Allantoin, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Alcohol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Hamamelis virginiana water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Pentylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Lactic acid, Serine, Sodium lactate, Urea, Sorbitol, Sodium chloride, Volcanic soil extract, Trisodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Key ingredients	lactic acid urea +4 more	Common: lactic acid urea +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil dimethicone +5 more	Common: urea glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: urea glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +12 more	Common: urea glycerin +3 more Other: gluconolactone palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +17 more	Common: lactic acid urea +4 more Other: anhydroxylitol xylitylglucoside +1 more	Common: lactic acid urea +3 more Other: panthenol borago officinalis seed oil +4 more	Common: lactic acid urea Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum	Common: urea glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +7 more	Common: urea glycerin +2 more Other: arginine butyrospermum parkii butter extract +8 more	Common: lactic acid urea +4 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit?	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +19 more	hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract Has skin benefit? +28 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? peg-8 beeswax Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +56 more

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B Men Oil Control Face Moisturiser

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