Dermelect

Dermelect Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer

Name: Dermelect - Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer
Brand: Dermelect

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Isocetyl stearate, Cetyl alcohol + 8 more

Works

What the product description says

“Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer”

From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isocetyl stearate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Isocetyl stearateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~5.1–7.6%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.1–3.1%

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~1.5–2.3%

CollagenKey activeEffect: MediumCannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products~0.2–0.8%

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.6%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.6%

Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~0.8–1.2%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.2–0.7%

Avena sativa kernel extractUnder-dosedAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~3.7–5.5%

Persea gratissima oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.1–0.45%

Anti-aging

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Finished with Hydrolyzed Collagen, the potent formula visibly firms the complexion and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”

Source: Skinstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oil

Medium risk

We flagged 11 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~3.1–4.7%est.

Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~1.4–2%est.

Sorbitan tristearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.2%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

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~1.4–2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Isocetyl stearate~5.1–7.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Avena sativa kernel extract~3.7–5.5%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.1–4.7%

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

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Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%

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

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%

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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Dimethicone~1.5–2.3%

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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Ceteareth-20~1.4–2%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Sorbitan tristearate~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Paraffin~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Laureth-7~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Azulene~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Collagen~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

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Propylene glycol~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Persea gratissima oil~0.1–0.45%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Symphytum officinale extract~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Polyacrylamide~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isocetyl stearate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitan tristearate, Paraffin, Laureth-7, Azulene, Chamomilla recutita extract, Collagen, Propylene glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Symphytum officinale extract, Disodium edta, Polyacrylamide

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
3
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan sesquistearate, and sorbitan triisostearatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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