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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“Benefits. . Rich texture with nourishing and protective properties. .”
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.
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: copernicia cerifera wax, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- 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 alcoholRicinus communis seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSorbitan stearate~1.4–2.1%
Panthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSqualane~1.1–1.6%
- 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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.9–1.35%
- 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 triglyceridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolC12-16 alcohols~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilHydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilPalmitic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCopernicia cerifera cera~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polydecene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneSucrose cocoate~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Lauryl glucoside~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sorbitan stearate, Panthenol, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, C12-16 alcohols, Parfum, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Palmitic acid, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated polydecene, Sucrose cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Lauryl glucoside
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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.
| Comfort ZoneSpecialist Foot BalmYOUR PRODUCT | STHKINUHADAKOMACHI Hand & Heel Cream Jar Type | BootsCARE Moisturising Foot Cream Coconut & Shea | Awake BeautyRise & Reset Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $39.27 | $4.67 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Comfort Zone - Specialist Foot Balm" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (copernicia cerifera wax, plukenetia volubilis seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil, squalane and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.20% - 1.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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