Dr Grehen DeepRelief - Regenerating Cream
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 11 moreWorks well
“Deep Relief , Regenerating Cream”
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:
fructose, 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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateOctyldodecanol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- 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 oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- 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 butterGlycerin~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 GlycerinPolyacrylate-13~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Phenyl trimethicone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePanthenol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCapparis spinosa fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractMaltodextrin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinInulin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinFructose~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAllantoin~0.15–0.7%
- 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 AllantoinAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAscorbic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidBisabolol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolDisodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Polyisobutene~0.1–0.5%
Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.45%
Octyldodecyl xyloside~0.1–0.4%
Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateBeeswax~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.1%
Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPeg-8~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAminomethyl propanol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Polyacrylate-13, Phenyl trimethicone, Panthenol, Capparis spinosa fruit extract, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Inulin, Fructose, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Octyldodecyl xyloside, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Beeswax, Parfum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Peg-8, Citric acid, Aminomethyl propanol
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| Dr GrehenDeepRelief - Regenerating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | UriageCICA DAILY REPAIRING CREAM CONCENTRATE | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | — | $21.99 | $21.89 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Dr Grehen - DeepRelief - Regenerating Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, fructose, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and peg-8) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter, phenyl trimethicone and octyldodecanol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.60%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.45%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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