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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Bal d'Afrique Body Cream
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Vitamin E works to nourish and protect against premature ageing, and the fast-absorbing, silky texture is gentle enough for daily use.
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
cetearyl alcohol
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
cyclopentasiloxane
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
cetearyl alcohol
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Xylitol, Triethylhexanoin, Ceteareth-22, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Limonene, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Coumarin, Citral, Bht