EISENBERG

EISENBERG Ultra-Rich Protectant Cream for Men

Name: EISENBERG - Ultra-Rich Protectant Cream for Men
Brand: EISENBERG

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

10 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Ultra-Rich Protectant Cream for Men”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Bacillus fermentKey activeEffect: HighA product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Biosaccharide gum-1Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin~0.25–0.45%

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~4.7–5.7%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.65%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.5%

Chondrus crispus powderKey activeEffect: MediumA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~1.6–2%

LactoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%

Whey protein· EmollientEffect: LowA protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~7.1–8.6%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.1–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Benzophenone-4 + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.2–4%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.7–2.1%est.

Benzophenone-4Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractPlant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~1.3–1.6%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.95–1.15%est.

Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.65–1%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.35–0.65%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.1–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

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

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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

Chondrus crispus powderA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~1.6–2%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~1.3–1.6%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~7.1–8.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~4.7–5.7%

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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Propylene glycol~3.2–4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Vp/va copolymer~2.6–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~1.7–2.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Chondrus crispus powder~1.6–2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Carrageenan~1.3–1.6%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.65–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzophenone-4~0.65–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sun protection

Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating

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Potassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Fagus sylvatica bud extract~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.35–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Bacillus ferment~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Panax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Limonene~0.2–0.4%

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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Lactose~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lactis proteinum~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Whey protein~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Lactic acid~0.1–0.15%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Vp/va copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Chondrus crispus powder, Carrageenan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Disodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Benzophenone-4, Potassium sorbate, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Bacillus ferment, Panax ginseng root extract, Benzyl alcohol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Limonene, Lactose, Linalool, Lactis proteinum, Whey protein, Benzoic acid, Lactic acid