CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skincare Dry Skin Corrector Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“Instantly soothe and correct dry, stressed, and/or sensitive skin with this rich Moisturiser that never feels heavy or greasy and won’t break down makeup.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, pantolactone.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus reticulata fruit extractMedium 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%
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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3–4.5%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl olivate~2.3–3.4%
Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSorbitan olivate~1.4–2.1%
Butylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIsododecane~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneButyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.3%
- 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 butterC9-12 alkane~0.5–1.15%
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPanthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCarbomer~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOpuntia ficus-indica fruit water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus reticulata fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pantolactone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCaramel~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sorbitan olivate, Butylene glycol, Isododecane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C9-12 alkane, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Carbomer, Parfum, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Opuntia ficus-indica fruit water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citric acid, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Pantolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Caramel, Unknown, Ci 19140, Unknown, Ci 15985
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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.
| CoverGirlClean Fresh Skincare Dry Skin Corrector CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumMulti-Peptide Moisturizer | VolitionStrawberry-C Brightening Serum | BaleaBeauty expert glow toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $6.50 | $11.00+$4.50 | $46.99+$40.49 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"CoverGirl - Clean Fresh Skincare Dry Skin Corrector Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.50%, pantolactone 0.10% - 0.45%, glycerin 3.80% - 5.70% and panthenol 0.35% - 0.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 13.99$ up to 15.00$ in the United States and for 10.97CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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