Biobare MOISTURE RISE Vitamin C, E A Moisturizing Facial Cream
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Diethylhexyl succinate + 12 moreWorks well
“MOISTURE RISE™ Vitamin C, E A Moisturizing Facial 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:
ahnfeltia concinna extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenyl triacetate + 4 moreNot delivered
“Say goodbye to those lines and signs of dehydration, and say hello to a softer, more supple appearance.”
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.These ingredients - glycine soja seed extract, panthenyl triacetate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.4–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDiethylhexyl succinate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Diethylhexyl succinateCetyl alcohol~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateTocopheryl linoleate/oleate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneFarnesyl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenyl triacetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateAhnfeltia concinna extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Also used to create a thicker product texture
More about Ahnfeltia concinna extractTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCetyl esters~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersWheat germ glycerides~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Polysorbate 80~0.4–0.65%
Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
- 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 triglycerideRetinyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateCetyl phosphate~0.25–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Methylpropanediol~0.25–0.45%
Hexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Plumeria rubra flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractRose extract~0.2–0.4%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coriandrum sativum fruit/leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Diethylhexyl succinate, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Tocopheryl linoleate/oleate, Panthenol, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Farnesyl acetate, Panthenyl triacetate, Ahnfeltia concinna extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetyl esters, Wheat germ glycerides, Polysorbate 80, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Retinyl palmitate, Cetyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Methylpropanediol, Hexylglycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Chlorphenesin, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Rose extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Coriandrum sativum fruit/leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide
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| BiobareMOISTURE RISE Vitamin C, E A Moisturizing Facial CreamYOUR PRODUCT | OARS + ALPSFace + Eye Cream | 5 in1 Moisturising CreamPump + Glow Moisturiser | Derma EHydrating Night Cream | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | — | $2.00 | $35.00 | $18.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Cyclopentasiloxane | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "BioBare® - MOISTURE RISE™ Vitamin C, E A Moisturizing Facial Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, ahnfeltia concinna extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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, cetyl alcohol, cetyl esters, diethylhexyl succinate and glycine soja seed extract) 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
- this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.45%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.30% - 1.60%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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