Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
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Product Summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Erno Laszlo - Active Phelityl Intensive Cream" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Price
The product retails from 67.20$ up to 128.09$ in the United States, from 57.60£ up to 83.58£ in the United Kingdom and for 124.80CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Phelityl contains Dr. Laszlo's unique moisturizing complex with a pH nearly identical to that of the skin, which helps to maintain the fatty acids essential for skin function.
Source: Skinstore
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, isopropyl myristate.
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: lanolin, petrolatum
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Improves skin resilience and elasticity.
Source: Skinstore
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Erno Laszlo Active Phelityl Intensive Cream | Current | $57.60 | |
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Key Actives
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Lanolin alcohol, Lanolin, Diisopropyl adipate, Diethylhexyl succinate, Propylene glycol dipelargonate, Parfum, Silica, Isopropyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Isopropyl stearate, Bht, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77947, Zinc oxide
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