SA Smoothing Cream CeraVe

Name: CeraVe - SA Smoothing Cream
Brand: CeraVe

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Exfoliation, Moisturizing

Effectiveness

93 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

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Exfoliation
Moisturizing

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What does the product description say?

"These work to gently exfoliate and hydrate the skin, leaving it softer and smoother."

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
capryloyl salicylic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua / water	Plain old water
2	urea	Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
3	cetyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
4	glyceryl stearate se	Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
5	cetearyl, alcohol	A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
6	niacinamide	Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
7	butyrospermum parkii butter / shea butter	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
8	c12-13 alkyl lactate
9	peg-100 stearate	Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
10	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
11	behentrimonium methosulfate	Helps oil and water mix together
12	dimethicone	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
13	triacetin	Used to dissolve other ingredients
14	ceramide np	A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
15	ceramide ap	A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
16	ceramide eop	A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
17	carbomer	Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
18	sodium lactate	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
19	salicylic acid	Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
20	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
21	sodium lauroyl lactylate	Helps water and oil mix together
22	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
23	cholesterol	An emollient that is naturally found in skin
24	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
25	disodium edta	Stabilizes the product formulation
26	capryloyl salicylic acid
27	hydroxyacetophenone	Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
28	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
29	lactic acid	An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
30	phytosphingosine	A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
31	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
32	ethylhexylglycerin	A preservative

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SA Smoothing Cream CeraVe

Key promises

SHOP NOW

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Promises, but can't deliver

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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