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MoisturizingCoco-caprylate, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Modern Alchemy Hydrating Lotion”
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: cocos nucifera oil, jojoba esters.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“With regular use, skin will have a more even tone with minimised imperfections* for a clearer, brighter surface.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cornus officinalis fruit extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy25 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 23 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-caprylate~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateTapioca starch~4.6–5.7%
Propanediol~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateGlycerin~2.3–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium stearoyl glutamate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateLimonene~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilJojoba esters~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCocos nucifera oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlyceryl caprylate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateXanthan gum~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.7–1.05%
Levulinic acid~0.65–0.95%
Cetyl alcohol~0.7–1.05%
- 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 beeswax~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumP-anisic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium levulinate~0.5–0.75%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–0.7%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilLinalool~0.45–0.7%
Cornus officinalis fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation
More about Cornus officinalis fruit extractEucommia ulmoides bark extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia carterii oil~0.45–0.7%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.5–0.8%
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.45–0.65%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.7%
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilLepidium meyenii extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.45–0.65%
Eugenol~0.35–0.65%
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractBenzyl benzoate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 benzoateCaramel~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.25–0.45%
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Farnesol~0.15–0.25%
Cinnamal~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Tapioca starch, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Glycerin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Jojoba esters, Cocos nucifera oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Levulinic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Parfum, P-anisic acid, Sodium levulinate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Linalool, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Eucommia ulmoides bark extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Boswellia carterii oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Mentha piperita oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Sodium hydroxide, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Lepidium meyenii extract, Citral, Eugenol, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Benzyl benzoate, Caramel, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Ocimum basilicum oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Cinnamal, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid
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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.
| ESPAModern Alchemy Hydrating LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Burt's BeesBurt's Beesreg; Richly Replenishing Cocoa and Cupuaçu Butters Body Lotion | Nubian HeritageBody Lotion- Mango Butter | Babo BotanicalsMoisturizing Baby Lotion - Oatmilk | |
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| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $54.40 | — | — | $22.25−$32.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Panthenol | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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