Emma Hardie Lotus Flower Treatment Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Formulated with Egyptian and sacred lotus flower, this moisturiser works to balance the complexion and leave it looking smooth and radiant.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Nelumbo nucifera flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateC15-19 alkane~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneInulin~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinGlycerin~1.8–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinXylitylglucoside~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXylitol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate2-hexanol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.4%
Tephrosia purpurea seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. The manufacturer claims that it can help "break down cortisol production in skin production in skin cells", but actual benefits to the skin are not clear
More about Tephrosia purpurea seed extractBiosaccharide gum-4~0.05–0.25%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.15%
Nymphaea coerulea flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, C15-19 alkane, Inulin, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xylitol, Sodium hyaluronate, 2-hexanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea coerulea flower extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Emma HardieLotus Flower Treatment CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Manuka DoctorAnti-Redness Calming Moisturiser | Indie LeeBrightening Cream | Dr Sam'sFlawless Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 62% |
| Price | $31.00 | $11.57−$19.43 | $32.98+$1.98 | $33.05+$2.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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