Cutex Intense Recovery

Cutex Intense Recovery

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Works
What the product description says
“The treatment instantly moisturises and conditions the nails and cuticles, providing visible results in just one week while helping to improve the condition of the nails.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~25–38%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~7.6–11.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Isopropyl alcoholA drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritationHigh~1.6–2.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~7.6–11.4%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~3.5–5.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–38%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~7.6–11.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Sorbitan oleate~3.5–5.2%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~3.2–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl alcohol~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

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Hydroxydodecyl hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine/methyl acrylate dendrimer~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Hydrolyzed keratin~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Parfum~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate
Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitan oleate, Water, Isopropyl alcohol, Hydroxydodecyl hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine/methyl acrylate dendrimer, Hydrolyzed keratin, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate

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Match—32%31%31%
Price$9.99$50.03+$40.04—$5.29−$4.70
Shared key ingredients—1 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Vitamin B12 (Synthetic)Lactic AcidGlycerin
Irritancy Medium Low Medium Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol —— Contains drying alcohol
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