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BEYOND Himalaya Moisture Emulsion

Name: BEYOND - Himalaya Moisture Emulsion
Brand: BEYOND

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

12 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Himalaya Moisture Emulsion”

From product name

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: betaine, 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: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.6–1.4%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~3.7–5.5%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.5–1.15%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.15–0.55%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.6%

Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~0.05–0.15%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.5%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.01–0.1%

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin~2–3%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.2–0.7%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 strong irritants: Thymus linearis leaf/(angelica glauca/bergenia ciliata) root/prinsepia utilis seed extract, Citrus limon peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Thymus linearis leaf/(angelica glauca/bergenia ciliata) root/prinsepia utilis seed extract—High~1.6–2.4%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Citrus reticulata peel oilAn essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.1%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Squalane~3.7–5.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Dipropylene glycol~2.5–3.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Thymus linearis leaf/(angelica glauca/bergenia ciliata) root/prinsepia utilis seed extract~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Betaine~0.6–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Panthenol~0.5–1.15%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Artemisia annua extract~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Azadirachta indica leaf extract~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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 extract

Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant

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Citral~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Peg-100 stearate~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Stearic acid~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Dimethicone~0.15–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Carbomer~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Trisodium edta~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Propanediol~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Methyl gluceth-20~0.05–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Butylene glycol~0.01–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Dipropylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Thymus linearis leaf/(angelica glauca/bergenia ciliata) root/prinsepia utilis seed extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Betaine, Panthenol, Artemisia annua extract, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Trisodium edta, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-20, Butylene glycol

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "BEYOND - Himalaya Moisture Emulsion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BEYOND - Himalaya Moisture Emulsion ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, betaine, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20 and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate and pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 1.15%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: stearic acid

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.