Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Asiaticoside + 2 moreStrong evidence
“Moisturising cream texture leaves a non-sticky and refreshing finish. Can be used for the face and the body.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: petrolatum, cetyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · AsiaticosideStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · AsiaticosideModerate evidence
This product contains asiaticoside. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Asiaticoside~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideMethyl dihydroxybenzoate~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Stearyl alcohol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPolysorbate 60~2.5–3.8%
Petrolatum~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPropylene glycol~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSorbitan stearate~0.55–1.25%
Edta~0.4–0.9%
Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerWater~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Asiaticoside, Methyl dihydroxybenzoate, Propylparaben, Stearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Unknown, Petrolatum, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Sorbitan stearate, Edta, Unknown, Carbomer, Water
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Dr.wantMadecare OintmentYOUR PRODUCT | NatureONEMadecare Ointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% |
| Price | $17.55 | $20.16+$2.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Dr. Want - Madecare Ointment" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 23.00% - 34.00% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 17.55$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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