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Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Deep Moisturising Foot Cream”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 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%
Butylene glycol~6.3–7.8%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5–6.1%
- 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 triglycerideParaffinum liquidum~3.7–4.5%
- 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 liquidumParaffin~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCetearyl alcohol~2.4–3%
- 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~2.1–2.6%
- 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~2–2.4%
- 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 DimethiconeTheobroma cacao extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Peg-20 stearate~1.4–1.7%
Parfum~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylene glycol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDipropylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.65–1%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.65–0.95%
Limonene~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about Limonene2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.55–0.85%
Linalool~0.5–0.75%
Edta~0.45–0.7%
Sorbitol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractLavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Unknown, Paraffin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Theobroma cacao extract, Peg-20 stearate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Propylparaben, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, Potassium hydroxide, Linalool, Edta, Sorbitol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Althaea officinalis root extract, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil
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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.
| BootsDeep Moisturising Foot CreamYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinUrea Repair Plus Foot Cream - 10% Urea | SVRXERIAL Cracked Hand + Foot Maintenance Cream | SuperdrugIntensive Foot Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $5.27 | $9.69+$4.42 | $10.00+$4.73 | $5.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Petrolatum | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Boots - Deep Moisturising Foot 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. Butylene glycol and sorbitol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate 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 from 3.99£ up to 9.01£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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