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MoisturizingGlycine soja sterols, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 22 moreGood evidence
“Lift & Firm Moisturiser 7”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, galactoarabinan.
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, glycine soja oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy19 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 17 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesOryza sativa starch~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-16 alcohols~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsSorbitol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCetyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateSodium pca~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPalmitic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLecithin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGalactoarabinan~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanAvena sativa kernel extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractSodium lactate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateGlycine soja oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilGlycine soja sterols~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolSclerotium gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHexyl laurate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilBenzoic acid~0.3–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Pimpinella anisum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilBoswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAngelica archangelica root oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.25–0.4%
- 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 oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilHelichrysum angustifolium flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractStyrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 alcoholPelvetia canaliculata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Eugenol~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateCinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phytic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Farnesol~0.15–0.3%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Pimenta officinalis fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 glycolHexylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolIngredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Oryza sativa starch, C12-16 alcohols, Sorbitol, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic acid, Lecithin, Galactoarabinan, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sodium lactate, Glycine soja oil, Glycine soja sterols, Tocopherol, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hexyl laurate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Benzoic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Pimpinella anisum extract, Trehalose, Dehydroacetic acid, Cananga odorata flower oil, Persea gratissima oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Caprylyl glycol, Angelica archangelica root oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Helichrysum angustifolium flower oil, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Sodium hydroxide, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Phytic acid, Geraniol, Cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium edta, Citral, Farnesol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sorbic acid, Pimenta officinalis fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Hexylene glycol
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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.
| ESPALift & Firm Moisturiser 7YOUR PRODUCT | Be MinimalistSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | Step 4: MoisturizeSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $6.27 | $7.34+$1.07 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 5
- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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