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Ethique - The Perfector Dreamy Face Moisturiser For Dry To Mature Skin

Ethique The Perfector Dreamy Face Moisturiser For Dry To Mature Skin

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Efficacy100/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Panthenol0.4% - 0.9%Orbignya oleifera seed oil4% - 5.9%Jojoba esters2.2% - 3.3%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Ethique - The Perfector Dreamy Face Moisturiser For Dry To Mature Skin" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, sodium hyaluronate and sodium lactate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, orbignya oleifera seed oil, cetyl alcohol and undecane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.40% - 0.90% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 26.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Perfector Dreamy Face Moisturiser For Dry To Mature Skin

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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: sodium hyaluronate, sodium lactate.

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 wax, jojoba esters.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Panthenol0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Helianthus annuus seed wax1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

Jojoba esters2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Sodium lactate0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Orbignya oleifera seed oil4% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

Undecane0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Garcinia indica seed butter2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect

Cetyl alcohol1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Tocopherol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Lecithin0.55% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Key Actives

Panthenol0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Orbignya oleifera seed oil4% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

Jojoba esters2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Helianthus annuus seed wax1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

Sodium lactate0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Ethyl macadamiate5.7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Jojoba esters2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Polyglyceryl-4 oleate0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Sodium lactate0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Undecane0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Tridecane0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin

Dehydroacetic acid0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ethyl macadamiate5.7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Orbignya oleifera seed oil4% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

Garcinia indica seed butter2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect

Jojoba esters2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Cetyl alcohol1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Stearyl alcohol1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helianthus annuus seed wax1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

Polyglyceryl-4 oleate0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Lecithin0.55% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sodium lactate0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Panthenol0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Undecane0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Tridecane0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Sodium hyaluronate0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Magnesium sulfate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Dehydroacetic acid0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Tocopherol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Malic acid0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps adjust the product pH

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethyl macadamiate, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Garcinia indica seed butter, Jojoba esters, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Lecithin, Sodium lactate, Panthenol, Undecane, Tridecane, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium sulfate, Dehydroacetic acid, Tocopherol, Malic acid

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