Dermalogica active moist moisturizer jumbo

Dermalogica active moist moisturizer jumbo

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 13 more
Works well
What the product description says
“active moist moisturizer jumbo”
Source: Dermalogica

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: sodium hyaluronate, 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.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.15–0.3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~6–7.3%
Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~4–4.9%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2–2.5%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1–1.2%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
Silk amino acidsKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumMight help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.2–3.9%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.3–2.8%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.7–1.1%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.55–0.85%
Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.3–0.55%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.25%
Anti-aging
Vitis vinifera seed extract
May help
What the product description says
“Our fan-favourite moisturizer - now bigger!”
Source: Dermalogica

This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.15–0.3%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract + 2 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.15–0.3%
Sambucus nigra flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.3–0.5%
Arctium lappa root extractEffect: LowPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating~0.2–0.35%
Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extractUsed as a fragrance or masking agentHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Arctium lappa root extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6–7.3%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.2–3.9%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA 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 determineMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1–1.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6–7.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Methyl gluceth-20~4–4.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Pentylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dimethicone~2–2.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Lactamide mea~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Peg-100 stearate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Cetearyl alcohol~1–1.2%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Stearic acid~0.7–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Arnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

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Parietaria officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance or masking agent

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Arctium lappa root extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Silk amino acids~0.15–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycolipids~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Glycolipids
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
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 filtrate
Palmitoyl hydroxypropyltrimonium amylopectin/glycerin crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Lecithin~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.15–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

More about Vitis vinifera seed extract
Allantoin~0.15–0.25%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin
Panthenol~0.15–0.3%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Cetyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

More about Cetyl alcohol
Polyquaternium-10~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
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 crosspolymer
Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aminomethyl propanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH in formulations

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

More about Lavandula hybrida oil
Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Methyl gluceth-20, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Lactamide mea, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Silk amino acids, Glycolipids, Sodium hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Palmitoyl hydroxypropyltrimonium amylopectin/glycerin crosspolymer, Lecithin, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Cetyl alcohol, Polyquaternium-10, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium edta, Linalool, Lavandula hybrida oil

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