Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Alternatively, you can use it as a night cream in combination with Daily Revitalizing Cream as a daytime moisturiser.”
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, royal jelly.
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, sesamum indicum seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zea mays germ oil~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Sesamum indicum seed oil~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPetrolatum~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlyceryl stearate se~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seAlcohol denat.~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholSorbitol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolButylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPeg-40 castor oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 castor oilGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCera alba~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaCetyl palmitate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateGlycerin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinOleth-10~0.6–0.9%
Lanolin alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholRoyal jelly~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellyPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 alcoholNasturtium officinale extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractScrophularia nodosa extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect. Used as a fragrance
More about Scrophularia nodosa extractUrtica dioica extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Fumaria officinalis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rumex acetosa leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ceteareth-20~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Sorbic acid~0.4–0.6%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.65%
- 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 triglyceridePropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.25%
Bha~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAscorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Zea mays germ oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Petrolatum, Glyceryl stearate se, Alcohol denat., Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitol, Butylene glycol, Peg-40 castor oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cera alba, Cetyl palmitate, Glycerin, Oleth-10, Lanolin alcohol, Royal jelly, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Cetyl alcohol, Nasturtium officinale extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Scrophularia nodosa extract, Urtica dioica extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Fumaria officinalis extract, Rumex acetosa leaf extract, Methylparaben, Ceteareth-20, Sorbic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylparaben, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propylene glycol, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Bha, Citric acid, Ascorbic acid
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| BABORSkinovage Intensive Repair CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Mario BadescuCaviar Night Cream | BootsDerma Care Daily Moisturising Cream | No7Essential Moisture Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $68.02 | $22.00−$46.02 | $11.90−$56.12 | $11.93−$56.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Ceramide 3 | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "BABOR - Skinovage Intensive Repair Cream" works well for improving skin hydration 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. Glycerin, royal jelly, butylene glycol and sorbitol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, sesamum indicum seed oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, cera alba and cetearyl alcohol) 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 product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
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
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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