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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
urea
10% -
12.2%
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
paraffinum liquidum
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
persea gratissima oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
urea
10% -
12.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
lactic acid
0.75% -
1.1%
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
2.5%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
decyl oleate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
lactic acid
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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)
panthenol
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
2.5%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
decyl oleate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
urea
10% -
12.2%
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
cetearyl alcohol
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Urea, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Decyl oleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl palmitate, Sodium lactate, Dimethicone, Lactic acid, Panthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Silver, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Xanthan gum, Disodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Parfum
Sources
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries