Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Isododecane + 4 moreWorks
“Protects and balances skin while infusing it with protective antioxidants”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, isododecane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Salvia sclarea extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Salix alba bark extract~8.5–10.3%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis leaf water~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterIsoamyl laurate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateZingiber officinale water~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIsododecane~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineEpilobium fleischeri extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.55–0.85%
Nymphaea caerulea flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia sclarea extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extract1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Panthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateBenzoic acid~0.2–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Salix alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Isoamyl laurate, Zingiber officinale water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isododecane, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Arginine, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Salvia sclarea extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
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| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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