BB LABORATORIES PH Massage Gel Pro
Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Ceramide 3 + 21 moreStrong evidence
“Rapidly works for multiple skin troubles by stimulating blood circulation and metabolism.”
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:
diglycerin, 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: squalane, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, ceramide 3, paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolLimited evidence
“Strengthening the skin's ability of draining waste, replenishing moisture and nutrients, preventing aging and skin laxity.”
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.
ExfoliationAllantoinWeak evidence
“It also contains plankton extract which helps remove dead skin cells, refine pores and reduce black heads.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishAllantoinWeak evidence
“It also contains plankton extract which helps remove dead skin cells, refine pores and reduce black heads.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium 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~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3–3.6%
- 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 glycolTriethylhexanoin~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinDiglycerin~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPentylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-6~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Peg-32~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Placental extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lysolecithin~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinTocopherol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePlankton extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractArginine ferulate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide 2~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Ceramide 3~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Ceramide 2~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Squalane~0.4–0.65%
- 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 SqualaneArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.6%
- 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 butterMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilOryza sativa germ oil~0.3–0.55%
Sodium glutamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesterol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPotassium dna~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinGlycyrrhizic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylatePhytosteryl isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 crosspolymerCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Cyanocobalamin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminCaramel~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Diglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Peg-6, Peg-32, Placental extract, Lysolecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Plankton extract, Arginine ferulate, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 2, Squalane, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Oryza sativa germ oil, Unknown, Sodium glutamate, Cholesterol, Unknown, Potassium dna, Allantoin, Glycyrrhizic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Phytosteryl isostearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 60, Cyanocobalamin, Caramel, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| BB LABORATORIESPH Massage Gel ProYOUR PRODUCT | RohtoCareCera AP Face and Body Milk | Rohto MentholatumCare Cera AP Face & Body Milk | Annayake24H Light Cream Continuous Hydration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $50.76 | — | $24.34−$26.42 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-24 | Oligopeptide-24 | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"BB LABORATORIES - PH Massage Gel Pro" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 2 0.40% - 0.65%, ceramide 3 0.45% - 0.70% and ceramide 2 0.45% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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