Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer

Name: Dermalogica - Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer
Brand: Dermalogica

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

sodium ascorbyl phosphate
lactic acid
ceramide np
linoleic acid
centella asiatica extract
cetyl alcohol
chlorella vulgaris extract
dimethicone
ethylhexyl hydroxystearate
glyceryl stearate se
helianthus annuus seed oil
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
linolenic acid
phytosterols
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"An ultra-nourishing moisturizer for dry skin that supports cell turnover, visibly diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, and smooths the look of uneven texture."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
lactic acid	MEDIUM

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"Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturizer"

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WIMJ summary

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, aloe barbadensis extract.

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, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, linoleic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ceramide np	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
ethylhexyl hydroxystearate	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
chlorella vulgaris extract	LOW
echinacea purpurea extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
peg-8
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
chlorella vulgaris extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
ethylhexyl hydroxystearate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it	5.8% - 7.1%
butylene glycol 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	4.1% - 5.1%
cetearyl ethylhexanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin	3.3% - 4%
cetyl caprylate	2.5% - 3.1%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	2.2% - 2.6%
peg-8 Used to create a nice product consistency	1.8% - 2.2%
octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation	1.5% - 1.8%
dimethicone 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	1.3% - 1.6%
glyceryl stearate se Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient	1% - 1.2%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.9% - 1.1%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.55% - 0.8%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.5% - 0.8%
chlorella vulgaris extract A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties	0.45% - 0.7%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.5% - 0.75%
phytosterols Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function	0.5% - 0.75%
centella asiatica extract A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.	0.45% - 0.7%
linoleic acid An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores	0.5% - 0.75%
echinacea purpurea extract Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
aloe barbadensis extract Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it	0.35% - 0.65%
myristic acid Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic	0.3% - 0.55%
rosa centifolia flower extract Contains essential oil. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
lactic acid 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 microbiom)	0.25% - 0.5%
linolenic acid An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation	0.3% - 0.6%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.3% - 0.5%
tocopherol 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	0.25% - 0.45%
potassium cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.5%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.25% - 0.5%
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.2% - 0.4%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.15% - 0.3%
hydroxystearic acid	0.25% - 0.4%
aminomethyl propanol Used to adjust the pH in formulations	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
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