Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Panthenol + 14 moreWorks well
“The DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories High Potency Body Moisturizer delivers just that.”
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:
glycerin, lactic acid.
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: phenyl trimethicone, butyrospermum parkii oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Lactic acid, Urea + 1 moreWorks well
“Pamper your skin with the ultimate exfoliating treatment of vitamin C and lactic acid.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Lactic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
“Key Ingredients and Benefits L Ascorbic Acid eases discoloration to impart a more uniform and radiant skin tone Vitamin C Complex provides powerful antioxidant protection against environmental damage; helps promote brighter skin tone Silanol Technology stimulates collagen synthesis; boosts skin's metabolic functions and other structural components to improve elasticity and minimize the appearance of scars and stretch marks Lactic Acid and Sugar/Fruit Acid Complex enhance cell turnover, lift dead surface cells, unclog pores and refine skin to promote a softer, smoother complexion; boost skin elasticity Vitamin B5 conditions and hydrates skin; eases redness and inflammation Vitamin E helps improve elasticity; imparts strong antioxidant protection Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil deliver intense hydration to improve firmness and resiliency Effective non-prescription formulations for treating the skin, body and hair. Brand details”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopropyl palmitate~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateLactic acid~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPentylene glycol~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUrea~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaPhenyl trimethicone~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeHydrogenated palm glycerides~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesHydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm kernel glyceridesAcacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 estersStearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCholesterol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolButyrospermum parkii oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateAllantoin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinGlycerin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractJasminum officinale flower extract~0.25–0.4%
Jasminum officinale oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acer saccharum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractMethylsilanol mannuronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAmmonium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Ceteareth-20~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Cetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 alcoholPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethylpropanediol~0.2–0.35%
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Lactic acid, Pentylene glycol, Urea, Phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters, Stearyl alcohol, Cholesterol, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Allantoin, Glycerin, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Jasminum officinale oil, Acer saccharum extract, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ammonium hydroxide, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan gum, Methylpropanediol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| DCLC-Scape High Potency Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | HTHBody Lotion Original Mild Fragrance | MetodeSpesialpleie karbamidkrem 9,5% | PrequelANTI-ITCH SOLUTION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $13.58 | $25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"DCL - C-Scape High Potency Body Lotion" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 4.50% - 5.50%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (glycerin 0.30% - 0.55%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.60%, polyglycerin-3 0.50% - 0.75%, urea 2.50% - 3.10% and lactic acid 4.50% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 45.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 50.00$ in the United States and for 66.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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