Chantecaille

Chantecaille Bébé Orange Blossom Face Cream

Name: Chantecaille - Bébé Orange Blossom Face Cream
Brand: Chantecaille

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

16 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Bébé Orange Blossom Face 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, glucose.

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.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3–4.5%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~4.5–6.7%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.75%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.1%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1–1.5%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.1–0.5%

Chondrus crispus powderKey activeEffect: MediumA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.2–0.75%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.15–0.55%

Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~2.2–3.2%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.5–1.15%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.6–1.35%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%

LysolecithinEffect: LowLecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.6%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Tilia platyphyllos flower water + 8 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~22–33%est.

Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~3.2–4.9%est.

Tilia platyphyllos flower water—High~1.6–2.4%est.

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Citrus nobilis—High~0.15–0.6%est.

Citrus reticulata extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.

Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3–4.5%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.6–1.35%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Comedogenic

6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

6 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.5–6.7%est.

Chondrus crispus powderA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.3–0.7%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.2–0.7%est.

Chondrus crispus powderA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.2–0.75%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1–1.5%est.

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Citrus aurantium amara flower water~22–33%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Centaurea cyanus flower water~3.2–4.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Cocos nucifera oil~4.5–6.7%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Dicaprylyl ether~2.2–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Tilia platyphyllos flower water~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Water~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~1–1.5%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Pentylene glycol~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium levulinate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Lysolecithin~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Sodium anisate~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Pullulan~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Chondrus crispus powder~0.3–0.7%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Carrageenan~0.2–0.7%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Alcohol~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus reticulata extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Oil

Not recognized

Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Citric acid~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Bisabolol~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Sodium phytate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Silica~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glucose~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder

Portulaca oleracea extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Portulaca oleracea extract

Limonene~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Anisate

Not recognized

Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Pullulan~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Chondrus crispus powder~0.2–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Carrageenan~0.15–0.65%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Alcohol~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

More about Citrus nobilis

Citrus reticulata extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

More about Citrus reticulata extract

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil

Oil

Not recognized

Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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Citric acid~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Bisabolol~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

More about Bisabolol

Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

More about Tocopherol

Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil

Sodium phytate~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract

Silica~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Dehydroacetic acid

Glucose~0.1–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

More about Glucose

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder

Portulaca oleracea extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Portulaca oleracea extract

Limonene~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene

Linalool~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl ether, Tilia platyphyllos flower water, Water, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium levulinate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Sodium anisate, Benzyl alcohol, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Chondrus crispus powder, Carrageenan, Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium phytate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Silica, Dehydroacetic acid, Glucose, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Portulaca oleracea extract, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown, Benzyl alcohol, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Chondrus crispus powder, Carrageenan, Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium phytate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Silica, Dehydroacetic acid, Glucose, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Portulaca oleracea extract, Limonene, Linalool