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MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“It has been specially formulated to leave the skin feeling soft, soothed and moisturised.”
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:
allantoin, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Rosa eglantaria seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.8–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEthylhexyl palmitate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- 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 triglycerideRosa eglantaria seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan stearate~1.6–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAllantoin~1–1.2%
- 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 AllantoinPentaerythrityl distearate~0.95–1.15%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerCucumis sativus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Mannan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCalendula officinalis flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.3%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Evernia furfuracea extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rosa eglantaria seed oil, Sorbitan stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Benzoic acid, Carbomer, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Mannan, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Citric acid, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Evernia furfuracea extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Limonene, Linalool
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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