Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A true shot of energy, vitality and hydration for overworked 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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholC9-12 alkane~3.1–3.8%
Cetearyl isononanoate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateButyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPentylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSqualane~1.6–1.9%
- 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 SqualaneAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose polystearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTapioca starch~0.5–0.75%
Propylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetyl palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolGymnema sylvestre leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-4~0.25–0.45%
Marrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sempervivum tectorum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylene brassylate~0.2–0.35%
Panax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractHierochloe odorata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractLapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extractMaris sal~0.15–0.3%
- 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 salSea salt~0.15–0.25%
- 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 Sea saltCi 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, C9-12 alkane, Cetearyl isononanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Sucrose polystearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tapioca starch, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Cetyl palmitate, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sempervivum tectorum extract, Ethylene brassylate, Panax ginseng root extract, Hierochloe odorata extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract, Maris sal, Sea salt, Ci 42090
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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.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Fragrance material review on ethylene brassylatesciencedirect.com
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