Judging from the ingredient list, "First Aid Beauty - Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. First Aid Beauty - Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) 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). Ceramide np, phytosterols, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl palmitate 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.45% - 0.70%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "First Aid Beauty" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Formula strengthens skin's moisture barrier to improve resilience Ideal for use after damage caused by environmental exposure or drying side effects of prescription-strength acne and retinoid treatments Dermatologist Tested, Nano-Free, Parthenolide Free, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, Vegan

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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, butylene glycol.

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, phytosterols.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

triolein 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.5% - 5.4%

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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

glycerin 2.4% - 2.9%

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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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Help rescue red + irritated, cracked, chapped skin with a breathable, non-pore-clogging layer.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

linoleic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Anti-aging

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

colloidal oatmeal 0.95% - 1.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.5% - 5.4%

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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

pentylene glycol 1.9% - 2.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.6% - 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

sorbitan oleate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.5% - 5.4%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Lauryl laurate, Glyceryl stearate, C12-16 alcohols, Colloidal oatmeal, Polyglyceryl-6 octastearate, Glyceryl behenate, Behenyl alcohol, Ceramide np, Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phospholipids, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Palmitic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tromethamine, Phytosterols, Linoleic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triolein, Propanediol, Glyceryl dioleate

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Key ingredients	colloidal oatmeal linoleic acid +6 more	Common: colloidal oatmeal ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +8 more	Common: ceramide np linoleic acid +2 more Other: ethyl linoleate jojoba esters +5 more	Common: linoleic acid ceramide np +4 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +7 more	Common: colloidal oatmeal ceramide np +2 more Other: adenosine caprooyl sphingosine +12 more	Common: colloidal oatmeal ceramide np +2 more Other: niacinamide avena sativa kernel extract +9 more	Common: ceramide np linoleic acid +1 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +10 more	Common: ceramide np linoleic acid +1 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +10 more	Common: linoleic acid ceramide np +2 more Other: urea glyceryl glucoside +10 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: diglycerin trehalose +1 more	Common: colloidal oatmeal linoleic acid +3 more Other: madecassoside ceramide ap +14 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	hydrolyzed wheat protein Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +40 more	colloidal oatmeal Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? colloidal oatmeal Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +56 more

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone

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