Soothing Day Lotion
Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing11 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
11 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:
galactoarabinan, 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: cocos nucifera oil, persea gratissima oil.
ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACTRole: HeroA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~1.4–2.1%
CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACTRole: Under-dosedRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.05–0.1%
COCOS NUCIFERA OILRole: Key activeAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~3–4.5%
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~2–3%
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Under-dosedA 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~0.05–0.1%
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OILRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.5–1.15%
SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OILRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILRole: Under-dosedSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.15–0.55%
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~0.1–0.3%
Anti-aging10 key actives in the formulaPartial evidence
10 key actives in the formula
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Cocos nucifera oilRole: Key activeAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~3–4.5%
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~2–3%
Althaea officinalis root extractRole: Key activeA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~1.4–2.1%
Persea gratissima oilRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.5–1.15%
Sesamum indicum seed oilRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%
Rubus idaeus seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.1–0.35%
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~0.1–0.3%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.01–0.1%
Evens skin tone10 key actives in the formulaWeak evidence
10 key actives in the formula
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Cocos nucifera oilRole: Key activeAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~3–4.5%
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~2–3%
Althaea officinalis root extractRole: Key activeA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~1.4–2.1%
Persea gratissima oilRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.5–1.15%
Sesamum indicum seed oilRole: Key activeA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%
Rubus idaeus seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.1–0.35%
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~0.1–0.3%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.01–0.1%
Irritancy23 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
23 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~5.9–8.8%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionLow~0.5–1.15%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Low~0.15–0.55%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinLow~0.1–0.35%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingLow~0.05–0.2%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureLow~0.05–0.15%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsLow~0.05–0.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic5 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
5 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenicHigh~3–4.5%est.
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~0.1–0.3%est.
Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistencyHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.01–0.1%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~5.9–8.8%
Cocos nucifera oil~3–4.5%
Glycerin~2–3%
Althaea officinalis root extract~1.4–2.1%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.1–1.6%
Borago officinalis extract~0.6–1.4%
Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–1.1%
Persea gratissima oil~0.5–1.15%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~0.15–0.65%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Arachis hypogaea oil~0.05–0.25%
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Rosa canina fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.1–0.3%
Triticum vulgare bran extract~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
Eugenol~0.01–0.05%
Farnesol~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.1%
Galactoarabinan~0.05–0.1%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.05–0.1%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.05–0.15%
Hectorite~0.05–0.2%
Sucrose polystearate~0.1–0.3%
Algin~0.05–0.1%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.1%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
Lecithin~0.01–0.05%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
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