BABOR

BABOR Skinovage Purifying Cream

Name: BABOR - Skinovage Purifying Cream
Brand: BABOR

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Tocopherol

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“It also improves skin elasticity for a more youthful complexion.”

Source: Allbeauty

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.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.4%

Anti-blemish

No ingredient credited for this claim

No evidence

What the product description says

“Natural bioflavonoids reduce existing skin impurities, may prevent the development of blackheads and acne vulgaris, and balance sebum production.”

Source: Allbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Panthenol, Pantolactone + 11 more

Strong evidence

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, pantolactone.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol.

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

PantolactoneKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.2%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.2–1.4%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.45–0.65%

Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%

Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.1%

Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.4–2.9%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.6–2%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.4–0.6%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~4.4–5.3%

Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~6.4–7.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Linalool, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rhododendron ferrugineum extract—High~0.2–0.35%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Sucrose polystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.4%est.

Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.6–0.95%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.5–0.8%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~6.4–7.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.4–5.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Propanediol~3.1–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~2.4–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sucrose polystearate~1.9–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl alcohol~1.6–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.4–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Glycerin~1.2–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides~0.9–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch~0.6–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Panthenol~0.45–0.65%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cetyl palmitate~0.4–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Exfoliation

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Cellulose gum~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Rhododendron ferrugineum extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Bioflavonoids~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Saccharide isomerate~0.15–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Linalool~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pantolactone~0.1–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Sucrose polystearate, Cetyl alcohol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl palmitate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Cellulose gum, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Bioflavonoids, Saccharide isomerate, Linalool, Pantolactone, Parfum, Limonene

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Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
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Product summary

"BABOR - Skinovage Purifying Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin, pantolactone, saccharide isomerate and butylene glycol 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 (helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, coco-caprylate/caprate and hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

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.