Dodie

Dodie Protective Cold Cream

Name: Dodie - Protective Cold Cream
Brand: Dodie

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Cera alba, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 9 more

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What the product description says

“Protective Cold Cream”

From product name

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: 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: cera alba, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.3–2%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.4–0.9%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.8–2.6%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.8–5.7%

Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.85–1.25%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.45–1.05%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~3.6–5.4%

Cocoglycerides· EmollientEffect: LowHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin~2.4–3.7%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.55–1.25%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.3%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~1.4–2.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~2.4–3.7%est.

Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.3–2%est.

Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.85–1.25%est.

Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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

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 radicals3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

Gossypium herbaceum extract—3/5~0.2–0.8%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.8–5.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~3.6–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Cocoglycerides~2.4–3.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

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Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~1.8–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Magnesium sulfate~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera alba~1.3–2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.25%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A 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

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Cetyl palmitate~0.45–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Levulinic acid~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Gossypium herbaceum extract~0.2–0.8%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Sodium gluconate~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Parfum~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cocoglycerides, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Magnesium sulfate, Cera alba, Hydrogenated castor oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl palmitate, Levulinic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Gossypium herbaceum extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Sodium gluconate, Parfum, Sodium levulinate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid