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“A lightweight, layerable milk clinically proven to strengthen your skin barrier in 4 hours* - faster than any other barrier product we've tested.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Visibly improves skin tone and texture within days.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel powder, Citrus aurantifolia peel powderMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–7.8%
- 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 triglyceridePotassium cetyl phosphate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.9%
- 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 butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.2–1.5%
- 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 butterEctoin~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinMaltodextrin~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium levulinate~0.6–0.85%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateTocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPropanediol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus limon peel powder~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactobacillus ferment~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateCitrus aurantifolia peel powder~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sclerotium gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumTremella fuciformis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractAvena sativa meal extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractTapioca starch~0.15–0.3%
Algin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginGlyceryl oleate citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl oleate citratePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Ectoin, Maltodextrin, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Citrus limon peel powder, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium phytate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Citrus aurantifolia peel powder, Sclerotium gum, Tremella fuciformis extract, Avena sativa meal extract, Tapioca starch, Algin, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Potassium sorbate
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| FacetheoryEctoin BarrierBuild MilkYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Sam'sFlawless Moisturiser Light | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | Esmi Skin MineralsProbiotic Skin Mylck + Hydration Moisturiser | |
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| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $48.15 | $9.51 | $42.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Niacinamide | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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