Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“With extracts of Coconut & Almond, this body lotion is specially formulated to help moisturise and soften the skin.”
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.
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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl palmitate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateParaffinum liquidum~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- 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 DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-100 stearate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCocos nucifera oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Peg-40 castor oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 castor oilCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDipropylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBht~0.1–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acetateLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoumarin~0.1–0.35%
Potassium phosphate~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Denatonium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bha~0.05–0.15%
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-100 stearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Methylparaben, Peg-40 castor oil, Carbomer, Parfum, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Potassium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Xanthan gum, Bht, Tocopheryl acetate, Limonene, Coumarin, Potassium phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Denatonium benzoate, Bha, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| BootsCoconut & Almond Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaCocoa Butter Body Lotion | JergensHydrating Coconut Lotion | GarnierBody Repair Body Lotion Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 69% | 68% |
| Price | $2.21 | $7.79+$5.58 | $8.49+$6.28 | $4.63+$2.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Boots - Coconut & Almond Body Lotion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and prunus amygdalus dulcis oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Boots" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 24.99$ in the United States and for 1.67£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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