Ducray Ictyane Emollient Nutritive Cream Face and Body
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“It provides plenty of hydration and nutrition to regain flexibility and comfort.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumParaffinum liquidum~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumIsohexadecane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCera microcristallina~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaPalmitic acid~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCrambe abyssinica seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.5–1.1%
Bht~0.4–0.95%
Caffeine carboxylic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitronellol~0.2–0.8%
Dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Parfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.1–0.5%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Paraffin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPolysorbate 60~0.1–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTriethanolamine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Paraffinum liquidum, Unknown, Isohexadecane, Cera microcristallina, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Bht, Caffeine carboxylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Citronellol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Limonene, Linalool, Paraffin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
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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.
| DucrayIctyane Emollient Nutritive Cream Face and BodyYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayNutritic Intense Cream | VichyNeovadiol Rose Platinium - Fortifying and Revitalising Rosy Cream | NiveaCreme Body, Face and Hand Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | $27.40 | $37.18 | $1.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ducray - Ictyane Emollient Nutritive Cream Face and Body" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, cera microcristallina, dimethicone, caprylyl glycol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 67.98$ in the United States and from 12.50£ up to 22.83£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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