Dreadnought

Dreadnought Cooling Moisturiser

Name: Dreadnought - Cooling Moisturiser
Brand: Dreadnought

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Ricinus communis seed oil + 5 more

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What the product description says

“Cooling Moisturiser”

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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: 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: ricinus communis seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1–1.5%

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~5.2–7.8%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~1.4–2.1%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.1%

Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.5–2.2%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~2.8–4.2%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.1–3.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Menthol, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Menthol—High~0.5–1.15%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~5.2–7.8%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.Medium~1.4–2.1%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.5–2.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Ricinus communis seed oil~5.2–7.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Cyclopentasiloxane~2.8–4.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Glycol~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.5–2.2%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–2.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Carbomer~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Menthol~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Parfum~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Opuntia ficus-indica extract~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Urtica dioica extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Parfum~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Coumarin~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ricinus communis seed oil, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl alcohol, Glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Carbomer, Menthol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract, Urtica dioica extract, Parfum, Coumarin, Benzyl benzoate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool

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