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MoisturizingC12-15 alkyl benzoate, GlycerinWorks
“Oil Control Moisturiser”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTapioca starch~4.7–5.8%
Glycerin~3.4–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan stearate~2.7–3.3%
Hamamelis virginiana water~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSodium polyacrylate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePentaerythrityl distearate~1.6–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium stearoyl glutamate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateAlcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCarbomer~0.65–1%
- 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 CarbomerBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Salix alba bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Juniperus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Tapioca starch, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sodium polyacrylate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Alcohol, Carbomer, Benzoic acid, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Salix alba bark extract, Limonene, Linalool, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| BulldogOil Control MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | AlgenistPower Advanced Wrinkle Fighter Moisturiser | OlayBeauty Fluid Moisturiser Sensitive Skin | Indeed LabsHydraluron Intense Moisture Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | $77.15 | $8.69 | $1.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Mineral Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
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