Darphin Intral Soothing Cream Sensitive Skins
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Alteromonas ferment extract + 11 moreStrong evidence
“This gentle cream soothes the skin and restores its essential hydration.”
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:
panthenol, butylene glycol.
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, dimethicone.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Hydrogenated polydecene~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneButyrospermum parkii butter~4.3–5.2%
- 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 butterPropylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl stearate~2.4–2.9%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~1.7–2.1%
- 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 DimethiconeCetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholOctyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTridecyl stearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateButylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolTridecyl trimellitate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 suffruticosa root extract~0.45–0.65%
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractRosa damascena flower water~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterDipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium polyacrylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.4%
- 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 crosspolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polydecene, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Propanediol, Tridecyl stearate, Butylene glycol, Tridecyl trimellitate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Panthenol, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Potassium polyacrylate, Glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Citronellol, Geraniol, Tetrasodium edta
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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.
| DarphinIntral Soothing Cream Sensitive SkinsYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELDeep VC Ultra Cream | Dr. BrandtLight Years Away Whitening Cream | Coup d'ÉclatVelvet Anti-Aging Cream+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | $40.04 | $24.85−$15.19 | $79.99+$39.95 | $21.47−$18.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Darphin - Intral Soothing Cream Sensitive Skins" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, butylene glycol and propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate and hydrogenated polydecene in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprateIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 57.30$ in the United States and for 38.51£ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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