Dr Roebuck's Stoked Weightless Face Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1 + 5 moreGood evidence
“Applying with a feather-light texture, Dr Roebuck's Stoked Weightless Face Moisturiser creates a comfortable veil of hydration on the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Formulated with fucogel and Maritech® Bright, the unique formula is rich in vitamin C, helping to brighten and firm the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Zingiber officinale root extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Biosaccharide gum-1~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Coco-caprylate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlyceryl oleate citrate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl oleate citrateGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCinnamomum cassia bark extract~1.5–2.2%
Zingiber officinale root extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractSanguisorba officinalis root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 alcoholFucus vesiculosus extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Kunzea pomifera fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDehydroxanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
More about Dehydroxanthan gumDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens 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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilIngredient list view
Water, Biosaccharide gum-1, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl alcohol, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Dehydroxanthan gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium citrate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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