Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“#CREAM #South Korea #Glow #Moisturizing #Repairing #Soothing #Brightening #Calming #Melting #Bonjour #Lupeol #Acne Care #Face Cream #Anti Aging #propolis #BONAJOUR #Vegan brand #Vegan Certificate #Natural ingredients #Organic ingredients #Plant ingredients #Centella Asiatica Extract #Skin Recovery #Anti wrinkle #Eggplant Extract #Vegan cosmetic”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hydrogenated polydecene~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneIsononyl isononanoate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearatePanthenol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMagnesium sulfate~0.9–1.35%
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- 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~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Usnea barbata extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.4%
Allantoin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAlbatrellus ovinus extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polydecene, Isononyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Panthenol, Magnesium sulfate, 1,2-hexanediol, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Allantoin, Albatrellus ovinus extract, Citric acid
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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.
| BonjourMelting Glow Calming CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ManyoPanthe-Calming Sun Cream | ALLERGIKAMED Face Cream | MISSHAArtemisia Calming Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 63% |
| Price | $29.45 | — | $25.92−$3.53 | $20.65−$8.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Bonjour - Melting Glow Calming Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (hydrogenated polydecene and isononyl isononanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.00% - 1.60%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 29.45$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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