Caudalie S.O.S Intense Moisturising Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“S.O.S Intense Moisturising Cream”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“A subtle plant-based fragrance of bergamot, mandarin, lemon tree leaves, cucumber and fresh mint will uplift and refresh while borage oil encourages suppleness and elasticity, vinolevure deeply moisturises and antioxidant polyphenols promote a youthful complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl cocoate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateSqualane~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetearyl alcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholEthylhexyl palmitate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateVitis vinifera fruit water~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilPotassium cetyl phosphate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePalmitoyl grape seed extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Cetearyl wheat straw glycosidesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- 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 triglycerideOleyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHydrogenated olive oil stearyl esters~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateCarbomer~0.15–0.7%
- 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 CarbomerCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera juice~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Crithmum maritimum extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractSodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Borago officinalis seed oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oleyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hydrogenated olive oil stearyl esters, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera juice, Crithmum maritimum extract, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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