Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing3 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Follow with your preferred ESPA moisturiser.”
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.
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: ricinus communis seed oil, oenothera biennis oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinRicinus communis seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilOenothera biennis oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolThymus vulgaris oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl polyacrylate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateSclerotium gum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumCitrus limon peel oil~0.5–1.2%
Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLimonene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ricinus communis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Phenoxyethanol, Thymus vulgaris oil, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Sclerotium gum, Citrus limon peel oil, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citral, Linalool
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