Emma Hardie Midas Touch Revitalising Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Create a hydrating veil over skin with Emma Hardie Midas Touch Revitalising Cream , an intensive moisturiser that promotes a youthful-looking complexion.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Expect brighter, smoother and younger-looking results.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Pelargonium graveolens oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilDicaprylyl carbonate~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateHexyldecanol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHexyldecyl laurate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateAlcohol denat.~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPentaerythrityl distearate~0.95–1.15%
Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractSodium polyacrylate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylatePullulan~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanLauryl glucoside~0.4–0.65%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilMaltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilPorphyridium cruentum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractSilica dimethyl silylate~0.25–0.5%
Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelvetia canaliculata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMentha arvensis herb oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateVanillin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolRosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Farnesol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Alcohol denat., Cetearyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Pullulan, Lauryl glucoside, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cymbopogon martini oil, Unknown, Maltodextrin, Lavandula hybrida oil, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Silica dimethyl silylate, Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Butylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Mentha arvensis herb oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Vanillin, Hexylene glycol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Farnesol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
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