Caswell-Massey Elixir of Love Body Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This rich and velvety moisturizer is perfect for anyone who wants to feel pampered and loved.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy19 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 17 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%
Propylene glycol~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4–4.9%
- 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 triglycerideStearic acid~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPetrolatum~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlyceryl stearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.6–1.9%
- 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 benzoateLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilParfum~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.6–0.9%
Limonene~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeHexyl cinnamal~0.45–0.65%
Citronellol~0.4–0.6%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.35–0.65%
Coumarin~0.3–0.6%
Geraniol~0.3–0.55%
Amyl cinnamal~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isoeugenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenol~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalFarnesol~0.25–0.45%
Triethanolamine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.45%
- 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 juiceCalendula officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSymphytum officinale extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTrisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Carbomer~0.1–0.25%
- 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 CarbomerMethylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaCi 19140~0.05%
Ci 15985~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Petrolatum, Glyceryl stearate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Amyl cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Farnesol, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Calendula officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Symphytum officinale extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Dimethicone, Trisodium edta, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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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.
| Caswell-MasseyElixir of Love Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SuperdrugDry Skin Relief Cream | Kate SomervilleDry Skin Saver | AveenoDaily Moisturising Yogurt Body Cream Apricot & Honey Scent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 58% |
| Price | $30.00 | $0.66−$29.34 | $50.00+$20.00 | $8.42−$21.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Ethyl Linoleate | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Caswell-Massey - Elixir of Love Body Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (aloe barbadensis extract and propylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, limnanthes alba seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and c12-15 alkyl benzoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter and vitamin eIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Caswell-Massey" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 122.61CA$ in Canada and for 30.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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