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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Bubchen Calendula face care cream is a smooth, rich cream that contains Calendula extract, Heliotrope, Vitamin E, Almond oil, Shea butter and Sunflower oil.”
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, propylene glycol.
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: cera alba, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.6–6.9%
- 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 glycolIsopropyl 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 palmitatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateGlycerin~1.8–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinHexyldecanol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHexyldecyl laurate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateZinc stearate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1.1%
- 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 butterCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- 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 acetateCera alba~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaHeliotropine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium sulfate~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Isopropyl palmitate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Zinc stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Cera alba, Heliotropine, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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