Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Polyglutamic acid + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Cacao Moist And Mild 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, polyglutamic acid.
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: theobroma cacao seed butter, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-blemishBeta-glucanWeak evidence
“Cacao Extracts contains anti-inflammatory properties and also helps to soothe redness and blemishes Hyaluronic Acid provides deep hydration to the skin Lightweight cream is easily absorbed into skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Beta-glucanModerate evidence
This product contains madecassoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit 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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Theobroma cacao extract~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Theobroma cacao seed butter~7.9–11.9%
- 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 butterButylene glycol~5.4–8.2%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinWater~2.7–4%
Sorbitan olivate~2.2–3.3%
1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.7%
Pentylene glycol~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTheobroma cacao seed extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPulsatilla koreana extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Usnea barbata extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyglutamic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidMadecassoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideBeta-glucan~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanCarbomer~0.1–0.35%
- 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 CarbomerArginine~0.05–0.25%
- 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 ArginineXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Theobroma cacao extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Water, Sorbitan olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglutamic acid, Madecassoside, Beta-glucan, Carbomer, Arginine, Xanthan gum
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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.
| BentonCacao Moist And Mild CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SCINICThe Simple Relief Water Cream | Happy Face™Extreme Relief Cica Moisture Cream | Beauty PieCica Moisturiser Sachet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $11.60 | $20.60+$9.00 | $30.00+$18.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Madecassic Acid | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Benton - Cacao Moist And Mild Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, polyglutamic acid, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Theobroma cacao seed butter and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.15% - 0.65% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.50A$ in Australia, from 21.50CA$ up to 29.99CA$ in Canada, from 15.00$ up to 16.00$ in the United States and from 15.00£ up to 19.86£ 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 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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