"EqualRNX - Cactus Ceramide Fortifying Milk" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, diglycerin and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, cetearyl alcohol, diisostearyl malate, glyceryl stearate and hydrogenated polydecene in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 2.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Formulated with 10% barrier-centric hydrators, cactus extract, ceramide NP, and 0.5% bisabolol, Cactus Ceramide Fortifying Milk forms a protective second barrier, sealing hydration from within as well as protecting the skin from stressors.

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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: diglycerin, 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: ceramide np, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, panthenol

ceramide np 0.2% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

panthenol 1.6% - 2.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-aging

This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract, epigallocatechin gallate. These ingredients 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.

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.15% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

epigallocatechin gallate 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: epigallocatechin gallate.

epigallocatechin gallate 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (epigallocatechin gallate) 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.

epigallocatechin gallate 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

bisabolol 1.2% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.15% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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1,2-hexanediol 2% - 3%

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A preservative

polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate 1% - 1.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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cetearyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dipropylene glycol 3.6% - 5.4%

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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Panthenol, Diglycerin, Bisabolol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Diisostearyl malate, Ectoin, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Ceramide np, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Beta-glucan, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Epigallocatechin gallate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	ceramide np panthenol +7 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +3 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide ns +8 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +2 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +8 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +1 more Other: dimethiconol dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +8 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +2 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +1 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +1 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide ap +8 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil dimethiconol +7 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +1 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +14 more
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Potential Irritants	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +6 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 behenate Has skin benefit? +5 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +35 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	artemisia annua extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	oryza sativa bran water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Anti-aging

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