Works for
MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 4 moreWorks
“Original Moisturiser Cracker”
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, hydrolyzed algin.
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, ethylhexyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 8 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~45–55%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–5.6%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinSodium polyacrylate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSorbitan stearate~2–2.4%
Pentaerythrityl distearate~1.7–2.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.4%
- 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 acetateSodium stearoyl glutamate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.55–0.85%
- 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 CarbomerDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Mannan~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractHydrolyzed algin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maris aqua~0.25–0.5%
Sea water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterPolyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
More about Polyaminopropyl biguanidePelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.4%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Evernia furfuracea extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- 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, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Sorbitan stearate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Benzoic acid, Carbomer, Dehydroacetic acid, Mannan, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed algin, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Maris aqua, Sea water, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Evernia furfuracea extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| BulldogOriginal Moisturiser CrackerYOUR PRODUCT | grüumpür Gentle Moisturiser | Derma EHydrating Night Cream | First Aid BeautySkin Rescue Daily Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $10.69 | $19.20 | $59.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Ceramide 3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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