Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol + 4 moreWorks well
“Forming Cream”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caryodendron orinocense seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Kaolin~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinSteareth-21~3.8–5.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.7–4%
- 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 alcoholTribehenin~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninParfum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolVp/va copolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
More about Vp/va copolymerParaffinum liquidum~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumBentonite~0.9–1.35%
Ceteareth-20~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Pvp~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Caryodendron orinocense seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Caryodendron orinocense seed oilPyrus malus seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Pyrus malus seed oilTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 benzoateLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Coumarin~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Steareth-21, Cetearyl alcohol, Tribehenin, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Vp/va copolymer, Paraffinum liquidum, Bentonite, Ceteareth-20, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil, Pyrus malus seed oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol
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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.
| Daimon BarberForming CreamYOUR PRODUCT | EmbryolisseAnti-Ageing Re-Densifying Cream | Cellex-CSeline-E Cream | ElastaliftHyaluronic Acid Face & Body Cream Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $55.00 | — | $15.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Avobenzone | Dimethicone | Ceramide 2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Daimon Barber - Forming Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, caryodendron orinocense seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and tribehenin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 30.40$ in the United States and from 23.00£ up to 36.95£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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