PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Body Strategist Thermo Cream
glycerin
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
plankton extract
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
escin
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
carnitine hcl
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
Might be helpful in decreasing sebum production making the skin less oily. Is claimed to be able to support ceramide production in skin that leads to better hydration, but evidence is lacking. Is able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
caffeine
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
De-puffing,
Anti-oxidation
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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Potential irritants
escin
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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All ingredients
propanediol
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
glyceryl stearate citrate
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl isononanoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Propylheptyl caprylate, Cyclodextrin, Caffeine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Escin, Menthyl lactate, Sodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Menthol, Parfum, Sucrose stearate, Benzyl nicotinate, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Carnitine hcl, Sodium dehydroacetate, Fucus vesiculosus powder, O-cymen-5-ol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Plankton extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Topically applied L-carnitine effectively reduces sebum secretion in human skin
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid