Embryolisse

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Fluid Multi-function nourishing Moisturiser

Name: Embryolisse - Lait-Crème Fluid Multi-function nourishing Moisturiser
Brand: Embryolisse

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Paraffinum liquidum, Beeswax + 10 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Lait-Crème Fluid Multi-function nourishing Moisturiser”

From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~5.7–8.6%

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral 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~3.3–5%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.2–1.9%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.7–2.6%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~1.2–1.8%

Hydrolyzed soy proteinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing~0.4–1%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.6–4%

C13-14 isoparaffin· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency~0.9–1.35%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.4–0.95%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.8%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.5–1.15%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 10 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~0.5–1.15%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~4.8–7.2%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.

PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.35%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Comedogenic

3 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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~23–34%est.

Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix together3/5~1–1.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A 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

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Beeswax~5.7–8.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Aloe barbadensis extract~4.8–7.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally 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

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Water~4–6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~3.3–5%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Stearic acid~2.6–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate~1.9–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Triethanolamine~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Cera alba~1.7–2.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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Cetyl palmitate~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A 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 butter

Steareth-10~1–1.5%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyacrylamide~0.9–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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C13-14 isoparaffin~0.9–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Laureth-7~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene glycol~0.5–1.15%

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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Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.4–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally 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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Tropolone~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Parfum~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Beeswax, Aloe barbadensis extract, Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Triethanolamine, Cera alba, Cetyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Steareth-10, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Aloe barbadensis extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Parfum

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Product summary

"Embryolisse - Lait-Crème Fluid Multi-function nourishing Moisturiser" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (hydrolyzed soy protein, aloe barbadensis extract, caprylyl 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, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba and cetyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Embryolisse" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

1
A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
7
Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active componentsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
10
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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