Beauty Kitchen Abyssinian Oil Hydra Boost Day Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Abyssinian Oil Hydra Boost Day 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.
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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“, Helps replace essential skin lipids without blocking pores to restore skin's natural elasticity.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Cymbopogon martini oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 alcoholCrambe abyssinica seed oil~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCetearyl glucoside~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTheobroma cacao seed butter~2–2.5%
- 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 butterButyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.2%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–1.9%
- 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 triglycerideCocos nucifera oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilPelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower oil~0.5–0.75%
Michelia alba flower oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba flower oilJuniperus virginiana wood oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium leaf oil~0.4–0.6%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium anisate~0.35–0.65%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGlyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateVegetable oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilLevulinic acid~0.2–0.4%
Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.4%
Glycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.15%
Farnesol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Michelia alba flower oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium anisate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Vegetable oil, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Farnesol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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