Based on the ingredients included, "Dr Sam's - Flawless Moisturiser" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, anhydroxylitol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and xylitylglucoside) 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). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (5.00% (declared)) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.60% - 1.35%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

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 low. 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.

What our users say

Based on 3 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of three reviewers didn't notice clogged pores after using this sunscreen, but the third reviewer found that it clogged pores.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy - light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Price

The product retails for 55.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Niacinamide5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Butyrospermum parkii butter5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Fortified with 5% niacinamide , it brightens and boosts skin whilst helping keep pores clear and skin calm.

Source: Dr Sam's

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Niacinamide5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Allantoin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Niacinamide5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Flawless Moisturiser

Source: 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: anhydroxylitol, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

Anhydroxylitol0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Glycerin1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Niacinamide5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Panthenol0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Xylitylglucoside0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Butyrospermum parkii butter5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Dimethicone2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Cetyl alcohol1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Cyclopentasiloxane3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Glyceryl stearate se1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

Polysilicone-110.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

Allantoin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Stearic acid0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Key Actives

Niacinamide5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Butyrospermum parkii butter5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-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

Panthenol0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Cyclopentasiloxane3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Dimethicone2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Polysilicone-110.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

Glycerin1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Xylitylglucoside0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Anhydroxylitol0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Disodium edta0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Dehydroacetic acid0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Butyrospermum parkii butter5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Glyceryl stearate se1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Butyrospermum parkii butter5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Cyclopentasiloxane3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Niacinamide5%

Irritation risk:

Propanediol2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Dimethicone2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Glycerin1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Cetyl alcohol1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Glyceryl stearate se1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

Panthenol0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Xylitylglucoside0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Polysilicone-110.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

Stearic acid0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Anhydroxylitol0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

Phenoxyethanol0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Carbomer0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Xylitol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Allantoin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Disodium edta0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium hydroxide0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Dehydroacetic acid0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Polysilicone-11, Stearic acid, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl alcohol, Xylitol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid

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