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“Body Cream”
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, honey.
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, chondrus crispus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMineral 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 liquidumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateA 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 DimethiconeTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseA silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Triceteareth-4 phosphateUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesWater, Cetearyl alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Parfum, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl acetate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Acetylated lanolin alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Chondrus crispus extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethoxydiglycol, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Honey, Lactose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Triethanolamine, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Wheat germ glycerides, Bht, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Iron oxides
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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.
| Elizabeth ArdenGreen Tea Honey Drops Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaCocoa Butter Body Cream | SuperdrugDry Skin Relief Cream | BiodermaAtoderm Nutritive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $20.85 | $7.98−$12.87 | $1.72−$19.13 | $20.01−$0.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Petrolatum | Cera Microcristallina |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "Elizabeth Arden - Green Tea Honey Drops Body Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Elizabeth Arden - Green Tea Honey Drops Body Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, honey, lactose, butylene glycol and propylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, theobroma cacao seed butter, triticum vulgare germ oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butterThis moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 17.50$ up to 22.00$ in the United States, from 11.22£ up to 122.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 39.99A$ in Australia and for 30.80CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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