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Eucerin - UreaRepair Face Cream Dry Skin 5% Urea

Eucerin UreaRepair Face Cream Dry Skin 5% Urea

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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

Urea9.6% - 11.7%Dimethicone2.1% - 2.5%Glycerin4.3% - 5.2%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Eucerin - UreaRepair Face Cream Dry Skin 5% Urea" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (urea, biosaccharide gum-1, cyclomethicone, glycerin 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). Cyclomethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acid

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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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Urea Repair Face Cream Dry Skin 5% Urea

Source: From product name

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: biosaccharide gum-1, cyclomethicone.

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: urea

Urea9.6% - 11.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Dimethicone2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sodium lactate0.95% - 1.15%

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

Biosaccharide gum-10.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Cyclomethicone2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Cetyl alcohol1.3% - 1.6%

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

Glyceryl stearate0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Lanolin alcohol0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Lactic acid0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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)

Key Actives

Urea9.6% - 11.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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

Dimethicone2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Glycerin4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Cyclomethicone2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Sodium lactate0.95% - 1.15%

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

Biosaccharide gum-10.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Potential irritants

Benzyl alcohol0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Sodium lactate0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

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

Lactic acid0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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)

Lanolin alcohol0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Urea9.6% - 11.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Glycerin4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Caprylic/capric triglyceride3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Cyclomethicone2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Dimethicone2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Triisostearin1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Cetyl alcohol1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium lactate0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

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

Glyceryl stearate0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Benzyl alcohol0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Peg-40 stearate0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Biosaccharide gum-10.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Methylparaben0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Lactic acid0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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)

Lanolin alcohol0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Ingredient list view

Water, Urea, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Triisostearin, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium lactate, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Peg-40 stearate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Methylparaben, Lactic acid, Lanolin alcohol, Phenoxyethanol

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