ESPA Moisturisers Restful Night Cream

ESPA Moisturisers Restful Night Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
14 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Moisturisers Restful Night Cream”
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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: 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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.6–2%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.2–1.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2–2.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.6%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~1.5–1.8%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.65–0.95%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.6–0.85%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.9–3.6%
Coco-caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~5.3–6.5%
Polyglyceryl-6 distearateEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~2.7–3.3%
Moringa oleifera seed oil· EmollientEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid~0.15–0.25%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.7–1.05%
Avena sativa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~0.65–1%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.5–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.75–1.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Humulus lupulus extractHops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linaloolHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Withania somnifera root extract—High~0.2–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Pinus cembra wood extractA fragrant extract. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~5.3–6.5%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.6–5.7%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 distearateHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.7–3.3%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.2–2.7%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)Medium~0.75–1.1%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.6–2%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.2–1.5%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-caprylate~5.3–6.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Tapioca starch~4.6–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cetyl alcohol~2.9–3.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-6 distearate~2.7–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~2–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.6–2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Jojoba esters~1.5–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.2–1.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acacia senegal gum~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)

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Xanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Avena sativa kernel oil~0.65–1%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Persea gratissima oil~0.65–0.95%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.6–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Tocopherol~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Maltodextrin~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Humulus lupulus extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool

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Valeriana officinalis root extract~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Withania somnifera root extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

More about Coumarin
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil
Pinus cembra wood extract~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

A fragrant extract. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-caprylate, Tapioca starch, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Jojoba esters, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Acacia senegal gum, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Xanthan gum, Avena sativa kernel oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Geraniol, Salvia sclarea flower/leaf/stem extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Valeriana officinalis root extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Limonene, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Coumarin, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Pinus cembra wood extract, Citric acid

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