Codex Labs Antu Brightening Moisturiser
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Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Antu Brightening Moisturiser”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Shea butter ethyl esters~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersPropanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLactobacillus ferment~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholLactobacillus~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusGlyceryl stearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCarrageenan~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractEntada phaseoloides bark/seed extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Physalis angulata extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.95%
- 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 triglycerideXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Citrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium phytate~0.15–0.5%
Cymbopogon martini motia herb oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Buddleja globosa leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aristotelia chilensis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ugni molinae leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Shea butter ethyl esters, Propanediol, Lactobacillus ferment, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Lactobacillus, Glyceryl stearate, Carrageenan, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Entada phaseoloides bark/seed extract, Sodium benzoate, Physalis angulata extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Cymbopogon martini motia herb oil, Buddleja globosa leaf extract, Aristotelia chilensis leaf extract, Ugni molinae leaf extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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