Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cetyl alcohol + 3 moreWorks well
“Formulated with natural cocoa butter, this rich cream helps treat dry, rough skin, wrinkles and stretch marks.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: theobroma cacao seed butter, cetyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Formulated with natural cocoa butter, this rich cream helps treat dry, rough skin, wrinkles and stretch marks.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Stearic acid~7.8–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidParaffinum liquidum~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCetyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seTriethanolamine~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPolysorbate 20~1.1–1.7%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Trisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaCi 19140~0.05–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Triethanolamine, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Polysorbate 20, Methylparaben, Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin, Propylparaben, Trisodium edta, Diazolidinyl urea, Ci 19140, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| CococareCocoa Butter CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Banana BoatMoisturizing Aloe After Sun Lotion | NiveaCocoa Butter Body Cream | evolutionofsmoothVanilla Cashmere Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Price | $13.20 | $4.99−$8.21 | $7.98−$5.22 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Cococare - Cocoa Butter Cream" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 51.79A$ in Australia, from 1.79$ up to 8.98$ in the United States and for 10.99£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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