ESPA Restorative Cocooning Body Cream

ESPA Restorative Cocooning Body Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
14 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Restorative Cocooning Body 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.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.8%
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~0.2–0.35%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Polyglyceryl-6 distearateEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~2.7–3.3%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.65–1%
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~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Commiphora myrrha oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%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.
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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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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Sea water extract~0.75–1.15%
Formula
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

More about Avena sativa kernel oil
Glyceryl caprylate~0.65–1%
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 seed~0.55–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

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

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
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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Commiphora myrrha oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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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

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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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, Sea water extract, Acacia senegal gum, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Xanthan gum, Avena sativa kernel oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citronellol, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Citral, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Parfum

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