PRODUCT REVIEW
Cantu Cocoa Butter Hydrating Body Cream
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Cocoa Butter Hydrating Body Cream
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
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
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
parfum
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzophenone-4
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
6.3% -
7.7%
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
theobroma cacao seed butter
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
cyclopentasiloxane
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
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
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzophenone-4
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
6.3% -
7.7%
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
6.3% -
7.7%
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
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Canola oil, Cetyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl myristate, Cocos nucifera oil, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Parfum, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 80, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium edta, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Benzophenone-4, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Canola Oil
- 5: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Steareth-2,-4,-6,-7,-10,-11,-13,-15, and-20
- Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?