Based on the ingredient list, "Dr Sam's - Flawless Moisturiser Intense" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, anhydroxylitol, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment and polyglycerin-3) 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). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and helianthus annuus seed wax 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.30%, phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.50%, ceramide ap 0.20% - 0.40% and ceramide np 0.25% - 0.50%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.30% - 0.50% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.90% - 2.30%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Flawless Moisturiser Intense

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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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, madecassoside, panthenol, phytosphingosine

polyglycerin-3 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

prunus armeniaca kernel oil 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin

squalane 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Anti-aging

This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

lactobacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

prunus armeniaca kernel oil 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Intense Barrier Repair Won't Clog Pores Deep Hydration

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.1% - 0.15%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

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benzyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.55%

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.5% - 6.7%

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.6% - 3.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.5% - 6.7%

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

propanediol 4.2% - 5.2%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Cetearyl olivate, Xylitylglucoside, Ectoin, Squalane, Anhydroxylitol, Sorbitan olivate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Jojoba esters, Benzyl alcohol, Maltodextrin, Xylitol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Butylene glycol, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Sodium hydroxide, Madecassoside, Lactobacillus ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Ceramide np, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Ceramide ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Polyglycerin-3, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Ceramide eop

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Key ingredients	madecassoside anhydroxylitol +18 more	Common: ceramide ap panthenol +6 more Other: ceramide as ceramide ns +3 more	Common: ceramide ap panthenol +6 more Other: colloidal oatmeal niacinamide +5 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ap +7 more Other: ceramide ns helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: ceramide ap panthenol +6 more Other: ceramide as ceramide ns +3 more	Common: anhydroxylitol ceramide eop +7 more Other: niacinamide saccharide isomerate	Common: panthenol phytosphingosine +6 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +7 more Other: urea sodium hyaluronate +3 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +6 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide as +3 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +5 more Other: hyaluronic acid allantoin +3 more	Common: madecassoside ceramide eop +8 more Other: niacinamide urea +10 more	Common: madecassoside phytosphingosine +8 more Other: colloidal oatmeal madecassic acid +7 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium citrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? +10 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? sucrose polystearate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +43 more

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