Dr. Botanicals Carrot and Sea Buckthorne Moisturiser
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60 + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Massage daily into cleansed skin for a protective shield that preserves your complexion’s youthful glow. Recommended for oily skin types. Palm oil-free. Vegan and cruelty-free.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“Serving oily complexions best, Dr Botanicals’ Carrot and Sea Buckthorne Moisturiser helps to rebalance the natural p H of skin and minimise the risk of breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCetearyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolysorbate 60~2.4–3.6%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCocos nucifera oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterParfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Stearic acid~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidZinc oxide~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideAllantoin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAvena sativa meal extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractSilk~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilBeta-carotene~0.1–0.4%
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitral~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic acid, Zinc oxide, Allantoin, Avena sativa meal extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Silk, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Dr. BotanicalsCarrot and Sea Buckthorne MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Freya & BaileyGlo'Up! Face Cleanser with Oat Silk + Coconut Oil + Avocado Oil | James + JakeMajor Cleanser Everyday Face Wash | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 16 | 9 of 16 | 9 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Black Seed Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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