Works for
1 of 5 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Dimethicone + 8 moreGood evidence
“Deep Nourishing Cream”
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.
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.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolLimited evidence
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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extract, AllantoinWeak evidence
“White Willow Bark and Papaya Extract exfoliate the skin's surface for smoother skin, revealing more radiant skin over time.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extract, AllantoinWeak evidence
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Octyldodecanol~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.6%
- 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 triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- 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 oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.2%
- 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 butterSalix alba bark extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDimethicone~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeSorbitan stearate~1–1.6%
Methylpropanediol~0.85–1.3%
Squalane~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCarica papaya fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.4–0.95%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolAllantoin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidChlorphenesin~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Salix alba bark extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan stearate, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Carica papaya fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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