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Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Brand from Japan Cher-Couleur. A moisturizing cream that balances skin moisture, oil and p H. The natural moisturizing ingredients keep the skin moisturized for a long time, preventing rough skin and smoothing the texture of the skin.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains astaxanthin, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citronellol, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Triethylhexanoin~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinButylene glycol~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolStearic acid~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetyl palmitate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSqualane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneBehenyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSorbitan stearate~1.3–1.6%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHydroxystearic acid~1–1.2%
Stearic acid~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidStearic acid~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCholesteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.6–0.9%
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Carbomer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAstaxanthin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBatyl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-15 glyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
Dimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeSorbitol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlycyrrhizic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 TocopherolArginine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCeramide 2~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide 2Barm extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.4–0.6%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLinalyl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilLinalool~0.3–0.6%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%
Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Borneol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene glycol, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Cetyl palmitate, Squalane, Behenyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Hydroxystearic acid, Stearic acid, Stearic acid, Unknown, Cholesteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Carbomer, Astaxanthin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Batyl stearate, Peg-15 glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Glycyrrhizic acid, Tocopherol, Arginine, Ceramide 2, Barm extract, Citronellol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalyl acetate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Linalool, Phenethyl alcohol, Geraniol, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Borneol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Cher-Couleur - Nage Peau EC Cream+" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Arginine, glycerin, butylene glycol and sorbitol 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 (ceramide 2, arginine, dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 2 0.50% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.55% - 0.85%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 72.62$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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