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“Facial Cream”
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, glucose.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Actinidia chinensis fruit waterMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Actinidia chinensis fruit water~6.4–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit waterGlycerin~3.4–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.7–4.1%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSqualane~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneStearyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.75%
- 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 crosspolymerAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCalcium pantothenate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateUrea~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about UreaCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMagnesium lactate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium lactate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium chloride~0.05–0.2%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateGlucose~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseVanillyl butyl ether~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Squalane, Stearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Calcium pantothenate, Urea, Caprylyl glycol, Magnesium lactate, Potassium lactate, Citric acid, Potassium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Sodium citrate, Glucose, Vanillyl butyl ether
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BAD NORWEGIANFacial CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | The INKEY List CA™ SuperSolutions 10% Urea Moisturiser | Elizabeth GrantHydra Cell Active Ultimate Hydration Face Cream | |
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| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $64.78 | $21.99−$42.79 | $25.11−$39.67 | $15.00−$49.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "BAD NORWEGIAN - Facial Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, glycerin, glucose and caprylyl 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 (butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, cetyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol) 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: jojoba oilIrritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Price
The product retails for 49.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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