Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Urea + 8 moreWorks well
“Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion immediately restores skin’s radiance and delivers 24 hour hydration.”
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, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, urea
ExfoliationUrea, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Contains a unique 3-dimensional formula that is enriched with Alpha Hydroxy and Natural Moisturizing Factors, and moisturizes, exfoliates and conditions very dry, flaky skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but this ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Supposedly gentle, but I keep getting red, inflamed, flaking skin from it. Might work for someone else. I still haven't figured out what ingredient(s) weren't working for me. Wanted to like it very badly.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumOctyldodecanol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIsopropyl palmitate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateSodium lactate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateUrea~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaGlycerin~1.2–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-7 hydrogenated castor oil~1–1.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDimethicone~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeMethoxy peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium sulfate~0.3–0.7%
Lactic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidOzokerite~0.1–0.5%
Peg-2 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.3%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl palmitate, Sodium lactate, Urea, Glycerin, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Methoxy peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Magnesium sulfate, Lactic acid, Ozokerite, Peg-2 hydrogenated castor oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrogenated castor oil
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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.
| EucerinIntensive Repair LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilCracked Skin Repair Lotion | Elfa Pharm Atopi MedSoothing Milk | CliniqueMoisturizing Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 57% | 54% |
| Price | $18.99 | $14.01−$4.98 | — | $28.80+$9.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Eucerin - Intensive Repair Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.10% - 0.45% and lactic acid 0.35% - 0.85%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Price
The product retails from 38.00A$ up to 41.00A$ in Australia, from 8.09$ up to 12.49$ in the United States and for 11.62£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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