Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing15 ingredients contribute at the levels belowStrong evidence
15 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
LINOLEIC ACIDRole: HeroAn 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~0.55–0.8%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.5%
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Under-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.95–1.15%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~0.75–1.1%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.5–5.5%
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAXRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~0.75–1.15%
LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATERole: Key activeConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.65–0.95%
MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTERRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.65–0.95%
PHYTOSTEROLSRole: Key activeLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.5–0.75%
SPHINGOLIPIDSRole: Key activeSphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides~0.1–0.2%
SQUALANERole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~0.65–0.95%
SUCROSERole: Key activeCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.45–0.65%
BETAINERole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.45–0.65%
THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTERRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~4.3–5.2%
Irritancy11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~2.7–3.3%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 glycerinLow~0.95–1.15%est.
PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionLow~0.5–0.75%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinLow~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic4 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
4 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~4.3–5.2%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicalsHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~2.2–2.6%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~4.3–5.2%
Glyceryl stearate~3.2–3.9%
Pentylene glycol~2.7–3.3%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–2.6%
Diheptyl succinate~1.8–2.2%
Ethylhexyl olivate~1.5–1.8%
Behenyl alcohol~1.4–1.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.5%
Coco-caprylate~1–1.3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.95–1.15%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.75–1.15%
Dimethicone~0.75–1.1%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.65–0.95%
Lactococcus ferment lysate~0.65–0.95%
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.6–0.95%
Squalane~0.65–0.95%
Palmitic acid~0.6–0.9%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.75%
Stearic acid~0.6–0.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
Betaine~0.45–0.65%
Sucrose~0.45–0.65%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.7%
Phospholipids~0.45–0.65%
Carbomer~0.45–0.65%
Linoleic acid~0.55–0.8%
Phytosterols~0.5–0.75%
Hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract~0.4–0.65%
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~0.3–0.55%
Caramel~0.25–0.5%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
Dimethyl heptenal~0.25–0.4%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.45%
Mentha spicata leaf/stem oil~0.15–0.3%
Triethyl citrate~0.15–0.3%
3-hexenol~0.15–0.25%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.2%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.35%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.25%
Sphingolipids~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
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