Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing3 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
3 ingredients contribute at the levels below
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, cholesterol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
CERA MICROCRISTALLINARole: HeroHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~1.7–2.6%
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OILRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.5–1.15%
Irritancy5 mild flags; all low irritationLow risk
5 mild flags; all low irritation
We flag 5 ingredients with theoretical low-level irritation potential — at these levels none are a concern for most skin.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionLow~0.5–1.15%est.
Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesLow~0.4–0.9%est.
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Low~0.15–0.65%est.
ComedogenicEthylhexyl palmitate ~0.6–1.4% — rinse-off or low %Some risk
Ethylhexyl palmitate ~0.6–1.4% — rinse-off or low %
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product textureHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Diisostearyl malate~22–34%
Octyldodecanol~4.6–6.9%
Triisodecyl trimellitate~4.4–6.6%
Polybutene~3.5–5.3%
Polyethylene~2.9–4.3%
Microcrystalline wax~2–3.1%
Cera microcristallina~1.7–2.6%
Synthetic wax~1.2–1.8%
Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax~1–1.6%
Propylene glycol dicaprate~0.95–1.4%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.6–1.4%
Persea gratissima oil~0.5–1.15%
Cholesterol~0.45–1.1%
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
Potassium sulfate~0.35–0.85%
Tin oxide~0.5–1.2%
Dicalcium phosphate~0.5–1.2%
Zingiber zerumbet extract~0.35–0.75%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.15–0.65%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.65%
Mica~0.15–0.6%
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%
Ci 77891~0.1–0.3%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
Ci 77491~0.05–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
Ci 77499~0.05–0.15%
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