Consonant Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream for Dry Skin
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingBorago officinalis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil + 22 moreGood evidence
“Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream for Dry 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, glucose.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 moreLimited evidence
“This powerful, long-lasting moisturizer unveils your best skin, ensuring that it stays looking youthful and healthy year round.”
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 toneNiacinamideWeak evidence
“It’s formulated with niacinamide to stimulate blood flow and even skin tone, and it contains a natural source of vitamin E for effective antioxidant protection.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 2 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~45–55%
Glyceryl stearate~5.5–6.7%
- 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 stearateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideVitis vinifera seed oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.9%
- 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 triglycerideCocos nucifera oil~1.3–1.5%
- 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 oilOenothera biennis oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilBorago officinalis seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCetyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 alcoholTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlucose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLactoperoxidase~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about LactoperoxidaseGlucose oxidase~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidaseTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolNiacinamide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAlgae~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractChamomilla recutita leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEchinacea angustifolia leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololMelaleuca alternifolia extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Cetyl alcohol, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Unknown, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glucose, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose oxidase, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Algae, Panax ginseng root extract, Chamomilla recutita leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Echinacea angustifolia leaf extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Bisabolol, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Unknown, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Citric acid
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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.
| ConsonantUltra Moisturizing Face Cream for Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | RemedyBarrier Repairing Rich Cream | La Roche-PosayNutritic Intense Riche Nutri-Reconstituting Cream | Bali BodyPro-Collagen Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $77.73 | $19.99−$57.74 | $25.12−$52.61 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 17 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Dimethicone | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Contact Burn with Blister Formation in Children Treated with Sennosidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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