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Drunk Elephant Mini Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides

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Moisturizing

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Key actives

Ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.65%Ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.65%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Drunk Elephant - Mini Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Drunk Elephant - Mini Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides ticks this box. Glycerin, pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil/glucose/malt extract/soybean flour/yeast extract ferment filtrate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer and caprylyl 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 (ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and passiflora edulis seed oil) 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.60%, ceramide np 0.15% - 0.65%, ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.65% and ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.65%). 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.

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

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Drunk Elephant" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails for 25.00CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Mini Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides

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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, pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil/glucose/malt extract/soybean flour/yeast extract ferment filtrate.

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, cholesterol.

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, phytosphingosine

ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil/glucose/malt extract/soybean flour/yeast extract ferment filtrate 2% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

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Potential irritants

passiflora edulis seed oil 0.35% - 0.85%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.7% - 5.6%

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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

isopropyl isostearate 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

glyceryl stearate se 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 3.8% - 5.7%

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 triglyceride 3.7% - 5.6%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl isostearate, Pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil/glucose/malt extract/soybean flour/yeast extract ferment filtrate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Pentylene glycol, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Polyglyceryl-6 ximenia americana seedate, Cholesterol, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Ceteareth-20, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tocopherol, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	ceramide np phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more Other: ceramide as panthenol +4 more	Common: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +5 more Other: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +3 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more Other: ceramide as panthenol +4 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +5 more Other: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ap +5 more Other: ceramide ns panthenol +5 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +5 more Other: hyaluronic acid allantoin +3 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide np +5 more Other: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +5 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +2 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +5 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more Other: urea panthenol +5 more	Common: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +6 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +12 more
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Potential Irritants	passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +5 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium citrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	combretum micranthum leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit water Has skin benefit? +45 more

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