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“Milky Piggy Aqua Rising Steam Filler Moisture 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:
arginine, 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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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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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 GlycerinHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA 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 acetateAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateMight help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclHelps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateHelps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl arachidonateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea 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 extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed 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 glycolUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydroxyethyl urea, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Glycine soja seed extract, Milk protein extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Pyridoxine hcl, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, Glyceryl arachidonate, Panthenol, Lecithin, Acetyl glutamine, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Arginine, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Butylene glycol, 2-hexanol, Peg-8, Parfum
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| ElizaveccaMilky Piggy Aqua Rising Steam Filler Moisture CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN&LABBarrierderm Intensive Cream MINI | flounCarrot Blending Intense Cream | SNPPeptaronic Cream | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 56% |
| Price | $15.80 | $21.88+$6.08 | $14.54−$1.26 | $12.00−$3.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 5 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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