Florence By Mills Dreamy Dew Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“hydrating lotion”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“control excess oil”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–7.2%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated farnesene~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetyl alcohol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearic acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidNymphaea caerulea flower extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~1.2–1.4%
Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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 extractCyanocobalamin~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminElettaria cardamomum seed extract~0.5–0.75%
Santalum album wood extract~0.45–0.7%
Rose extract~0.45–0.65%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractNasturtium officinale extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractHedera helix leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citrus limon peel extract~0.25–0.5%
Arctium majus root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCucumis melo fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Cananga odorata flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 crosspolymerPropanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTriethanolamine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated farnesene, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Salix alba bark extract, Cyanocobalamin, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Santalum album wood extract, Rose extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Arctium majus root extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propanediol, Triethanolamine, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal
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| FlorenceBy Mills Dreamy Dew MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | florence by millsDreamy Dew Moisturizer | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | AtwaterHeavy Armor Facial Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | $13.88 | $10.00−$3.88 | $9.51−$4.37 | $35.00+$21.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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