Bodyography AM/PM Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
“AM/PM Moisturizer”
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:
algae extract, aminobutyric 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-aging8 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
“Anti-aging & moisturizing .”
This product contains palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. These ingredients 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopheryl linoleate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Santalum album extract, ParfumMedium 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%
Linoleic acid~6.9–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~4.3–5.2%
- 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 butterPhospholipids~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCyclopentasiloxane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl methicone~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.7–2.1%
- 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 DimethiconeIsopentyldiol~1.4–1.7%
Santalum album extract~1.1–1.3%
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractHordeum distichon extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateHydrogenated lecithin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinGlucosamine hcl~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclAlgae extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractYeast extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractTribehenin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninBrassica campestris seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilPalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Phaseolus lunatus seed extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bean seed extract. It might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Phaseolus lunatus seed extractAminobutyric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing
More about Aminobutyric acidSqualane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneManganese gluconate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration
More about Manganese gluconatePhytosteryl isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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 extractStearyl phosphate~0.3–0.55%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being 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.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePerfluorodecalin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium hydroxymethionine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
3-aminopropane sulfonic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanthenyl triacetate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 triacetateTourmaline~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl linoleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A relative of vitamin E (Tocopherol). It can have an anti-oxidant effect in skin and/or to stabilize the product fromulation. It could be irritating but most of the reported allergy and irritation cases appeared in one geographic location (Switzerland) in 1992, and might be due to the quality issues in manufacturing of a particular batch of the ingredient
More about Tocopheryl linoleateTitanium dioxide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideZinc oxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxidePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Linoleic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phospholipids, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl methicone, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Santalum album extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glucosamine hcl, Algae extract, Yeast extract, Tribehenin, Unknown, Brassica campestris seed oil, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Phaseolus lunatus seed extract, Unknown, Aminobutyric acid, Squalane, Manganese gluconate, Phytosteryl isostearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Stearyl phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Perfluorodecalin, Calcium hydroxymethionine, 3-aminopropane sulfonic acid, Sodium pca, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Panthenyl triacetate, Tourmaline, Tocopheryl linoleate, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Bodyography - AM/PM Moisturizer" 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. Humectants in this product (algae extract, aminobutyric acid, glucosamine hcl and sodium pca) 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 (linoleic acid, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, algae extract, butyrospermum parkii butter and dimethicone) 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 moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.40% - 0.65% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.50% - 0.75%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (6.90% - 8.40%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. 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.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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