ESPA Tri-Active Regenerating Moisture Complex
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Deeply nourishing and hydrating”
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, glycine soja oil.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“tackle the visible signs of skin ageing”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“brightness”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCamellia kissi seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateSodium stearoyl lactylate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateLimonene~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMangifera indica seed butter~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilParfum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSalix nigra bark extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumElaeis guineensis oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.4–0.6%
Linalool~0.35–0.6%
Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilLevulinic acid~0.3–0.55%
Bidens pilosa extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
P-anisic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.3–0.5%
Sclerotium gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPhytic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium levulinate~0.3–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- 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 oilAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSantalum album oil~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Pelvetia canaliculata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCaramel~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitral~0.15–0.25%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Beta-carotene~0.1–0.15%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractIngredient list view
Water, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Camellia kissi seed oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Limonene, Mangifera indica seed butter, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Parfum, Salix nigra bark extract, Xanthan gum, Elaeis guineensis oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Glycine soja oil, Levulinic acid, Bidens pilosa extract, P-anisic acid, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sorbic acid, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Sclerotium gum, Phytic acid, Sodium levulinate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Santalum album oil, Sodium hydroxide, Geraniol, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Benzyl alcohol, Caramel, Sodium citrate, Citral, Dehydroacetic acid, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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