Cetaphil OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM

Name: Cetaphil - OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM
Brand: Cetaphil

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.2%Butyrospermum parkii oil1% - 1.5%Panthenol0.35% - 0.85%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Cetaphil - OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Cetaphil - OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, anhydroxylitol, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and pantolactone) 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 (butyrospermum parkii oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and dicaprylyl carbonate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.50% - 2.20%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.85%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 29.99A$ in Australia.

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Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Butyrospermum parkii oil1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM

Source: From product name

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: anhydroxylitol, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3% - 4.4%

Irritation risk: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

Panthenol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Pantolactone0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Squalane0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Anhydroxylitol1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Butyrospermum parkii oil1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Glycerin3.8% - 5.6%

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

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Niacinamide1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Cetearyl alcohol1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Dicaprylyl carbonate5% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Glyceryl stearate citrate2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

Xylitylglucoside0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

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Cetaphil OPTIMAL HYDRATION HEALTHY GLOW DAILY CREAM

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