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MoisturizingPetrolatum, Beeswax + 13 moreStrong evidence
“SuperShield™ Shea complex taps into nature’s strongest ingredients (including shea butter) to reinforce skin’s natural barrier and beautifully lock in moisture.”
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:
polyglycerin-3.
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: beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AromaMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Octyldodecanol~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolC18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Ricinus communis seed oil~4–6%
- 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 Ricinus communis seed oilPetrolatum~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumBeeswax~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAroma~0.95–1.45%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPersea gratissima oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterJojoba esters~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersFragaria vesca fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxOlea europaea fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.35–0.85%
Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSorbitan oleate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePolyglycerin-3~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Phytosterols~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsSilica~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Octyldodecanol, C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus communis seed oil, Petrolatum, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Parfum, Aroma, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Jojoba esters, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sorbitan oleate, Polyglycerin-3, Phytosterols, Silica, Citric acid
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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.
| evolutionofsmoothThe HeroYOUR PRODUCT | EosHoney Apple Super Balm | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% |
| Price | $4.99 | $5.99+$1.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Synthetic Beeswax |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "evolutionofsmooth - The Hero" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Polyglycerin-3 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Petrolatum, helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, persea gratissima oil and phytosterols in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 4.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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