Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Methyl gluceth-20 + 13 moreWorks
“Provides effective, oil-free hydration without a greasy feel”
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:
saccharide isomerate, methyl gluceth-20.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract + 7 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePentylene glycol~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolMethyl gluceth-20~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20C9-12 alkane~1.9–2.3%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- 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 alcoholPalmitic acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDimethicone~1–1.2%
- 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- 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 stearateSaccharide isomerate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateArctium lappa root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractNasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance or masking agent
More about Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extractPropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 crosspolymerAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePolyquaternium-10~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.4%
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCitric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Isopropyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholTriethyl citrate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-20, C9-12 alkane, Cetearyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Saccharide isomerate, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Arctium lappa root extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Propanediol, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Isopropyl alcohol, Triethyl citrate, Sodium acetate, Aminomethyl propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
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| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
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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.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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