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Cellex-C GLA Extra Moist Cream

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging

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Key actives

Oenothera biennis oil 0.85% - 1.3%Silybum marianum extract 0.15% - 0.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Cellex-C - GLA Extra Moist Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Cellex-C - GLA Extra Moist Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, propylene glycol and sorbitol) 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 (paraffinum liquidum, oenothera biennis oil, triticum vulgare germ oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl alcohol) 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: allantoin

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

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The product retails for 87.00$ in the United States, for 63.41CA$ in Canada and for 106.95A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

GLA Extra Moist Cream

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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, propylene glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, oenothera biennis oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

triticum vulgare germ oil 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.7% - 5.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 3.9% - 5.8%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

creams will make the skin appear plumper and smoother with dehydration lines less visible.

Source: Skinstore

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

oenothera biennis oil 0.85% - 1.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

silybum marianum extract 0.15% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing

Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

hamamelis virginiana extract 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.1% - 3.1%

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

ceteareth-20 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.9% - 5.8%

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol, Lecithin, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitol, Oenothera biennis extract, Oenothera biennis oil, Propylene glycol dipelargonate, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Silybum marianum extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Disodium edta, Propylparaben, Ci 19140

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum glycerin +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: beeswax camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: arginine glycine	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: arginine glycine	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: petrolatum dimethicone +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter beeswax +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: beeswax camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: panthenol panthenol +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: urea dimethicone +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycyrrhetinic acid +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +9 more	cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +1 more	cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +1 more	sambucus nigra flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +9 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? peg-40 castor oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? ppg-15 stearyl ether Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +21 more

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Cellex-C GLA Extra Moist Cream

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