Darphin Intral Redness Relief Recovery Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Phytosphingosine + 18 moreStrong evidence
“Intral Redness Relief Recovery Cream”
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:
copper pca, 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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, phytosphingosine
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Formulated with proprietary calm complex, wheat bran extract, phytosphingosine, glycosaminoglycans, and vitamin E, this moisturizing, redness relief formula reveals a more even-looking, softer, and soothed complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, HydroxycitronellalMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 60~2.8–3.4%
Pentylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetyl palmitate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateHydrogenated polydecene~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneSorbitan stearate~1.4–1.7%
Squalane~1.2–1.5%
- 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 SqualaneTridecyl stearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateButylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
- 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 glycolChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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 flower extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractCrataegus monogyna flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolOlea europaea fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractCucumis melo fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTriticum vulgare seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractDipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateSodium polyacrylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePhytosphingosine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCopper pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaDimethiconol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolPropylene glycol dicaprylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Propylene glycol dicaprylateCholesterol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPotassium sulfate~0.25–0.45%
Tridecyl trimellitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateGlycosaminoglycans~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycosaminoglycansTin oxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalMica~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Pentylene glycol, Cetyl palmitate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Sorbitan stearate, Squalane, Tridecyl stearate, Butylene glycol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Unknown, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Panthenol, Olea europaea fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Persea gratissima oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sodium polyacrylate, Phytosphingosine, Copper pca, Dimethiconol, Propylene glycol dicaprylate, Cholesterol, Potassium sulfate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycosaminoglycans, Tin oxide, Parfum, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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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.
| DarphinIntral Redness Relief Recovery CreamYOUR PRODUCT | RilastilAcnestil Attiva Cream | AgencyCloud Care Weightless Whipped Moisturizer | DR. JETSKE ULTEERepair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $69.52 | $21.52−$48.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Darphin - Intral Redness Relief Recovery Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, copper pca, glycerin and butylene glycol) 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). Phytosphingosine, cholesterol, glycosaminoglycans, dimethicone and dimethiconol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.50%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
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.
Price
The product retails from 56.00£ up to 305.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 48.00$ in the United States and for 99.00CA$ 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.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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