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based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Product Summary
"CAY SKIN - Deepwater Dew Body Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
What Else You Need to Know This body serum is formulated with sea moss, aloe stem cells, and evening primrose oil to nurture and replenish the moisture in your skin.
Source: Sephora CA
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: chondrus crispus extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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).
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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
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
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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
Potential irritants
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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
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
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
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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
Used to create a gel-like product texture
Used to increase stability of product formulations
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Isopropyl myristate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Isododecane, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Mica, Chondrus crispus extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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- Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Styrene Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
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