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Cetraben MOISTURISING FACIAL DAY CREAM

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Panthenol 0.35% - 0.8%Ricinus communis seed oil 1.4% - 2.2%

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Product summary

"Cetraben - MOISTURISING FACIAL DAY CREAM" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, alanine, glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil, ricinus communis seed oil and squalane) 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

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin, lactic acid and avena sativa kernel oil

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

MOISTURISING FACIAL DAY 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: alanine, 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, cocos nucifera oil.

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.1% - 3.1%

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

glycerin 3.9% - 5.9%

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

jojoba esters 0.5% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Anti-aging

This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

serine 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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 microbiome)

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

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

ricinus communis seed oil 1.4% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.1% - 0.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

polyglyceryl-6 distearate 2.4% - 3.6%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.9% - 5.9%

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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

cetyl alcohol 3.1% - 4.6%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Cocos nucifera oil, Phenoxyethanol, Jojoba esters, Avena sativa kernel oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Disodium edta, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Lactic acid, Lecithin, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	panthenol avena sativa kernel oil +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil dimethicone +1 more	Common: panthenol squalane +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +8 more	Common: panthenol squalane +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl hexapeptide-8 +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: urea ceramide ap +8 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter copper pca +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: cera alba polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: bakuchiol lactic acid +27 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: urea dimethicone +8 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: allantoin arginine +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +3 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 42090 Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	cera alba Has skin benefit? sucrose polystearate Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? +20 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more

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Cetraben MOISTURISING FACIAL DAY CREAM

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