Barr Super Green Deep Energy Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Corallina officinalis extract + 8 moreGood evidence
“Vegan and cruelty-free cream is enriched with 58% organic heartleaf extract and 19% mugwort extract to calm inflammation, 0.1% panthenol to reinforce skin’s moisture barrier, and 0.1% allantoin to rejuvenate skin.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Houttuynia cordata extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia capillaris extract~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateButylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Glycerin~1.4–2%
- 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 GlycerinWater~0.9–1.35%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerArginine~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCarbomer~0.45–1.05%
- 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 acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyisobutene~0.2–0.75%
Allantoin panthenol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSorbitan oleate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAmber powder~0.05–0.15%
Dextrin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractTheobroma cacao extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Curcuma longa root extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilIngredient list view
Houttuynia cordata extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Water, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Arginine, Carbomer, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Allantoin panthenol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Amber powder, Dextrin, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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