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MoisturizingCoco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks
“A daily moisturizer that instantly restores a youthful-looking glow, smooths the look of wrinkles and protects the skin from damaging pollutant particles.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter extract.
Anti-agingAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~0.45–0.7%, below the ~5% it needsUnder-dosed
“A daily moisturizer that instantly restores a youthful-looking glow, smooths the look of wrinkles and protects the skin from damaging pollutant particles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~0.45–0.7%, below the ~5% it needsUnder-dosed
“and antioxidants, Vitamins C and E, brighten and protect against harmful external aggressors.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol + 2 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%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinSilica~3.3–4%
Hexyldecanol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHexyldecyl laurate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateHexyldecyl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
More about Hexyldecyl stearateShorea robusta seed butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to softent the upper layer of the skin
More about Shorea robusta seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.3–1.6%
- 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 butter extractMethylpropanediol~0.95–1.15%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholC12-16 alcohols~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholParfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateArachidyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
Lauryl glucoside~0.5–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateCi 77891~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPalmitic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPalmitoyl grape seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 acetatePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilXanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPicea abies extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenylpropanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Phenylpropanol1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Biosaccharide gum-4~0.25–0.4%
Ci 77491~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateArginine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Silica, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Hexyldecyl stearate, Shorea robusta seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Methylpropanediol, Arachidyl alcohol, C12-16 alcohols, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Behenyl alcohol, Parfum, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Arachidyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Ci 77891, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Picea abies extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Phenylpropanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium phytate, Biosaccharide gum-4, Ci 77491, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Arginine, 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.
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| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $58.00 | — | $19.99−$38.01 | $27.27−$30.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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