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MoisturizingGlycerin, Rosa damascena flower water + 4 moreWorks
“Aloe vera soothes and hydrates the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.7–10%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterCitrus aurantium amara flower water~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~1.6–2.5%
- 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 CarbomerCaffeine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePropylene glycol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.85–1.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.5–1.2%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 powderCitric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractMarrubium vulgare extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractCi 42090~0.05–0.25%
Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMaris sal~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salIngredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Caffeine, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Benzyl alcohol, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Ci 42090, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
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| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $6.90 | $65.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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