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“A deeply moisturising blend of burnt cane sugar, sweet almond oil and olive oil infuses the formula, working to nourish and soften skin.”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA 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 triglycerideAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateA 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 DimethiconeA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Used 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
More about Butylene glycolHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePure 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 TocopherolA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPlant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin
More about Curcuma longa rhizome extractUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl myristate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Saccharide isomerate, Parfum, Peg-100 stearate, Lactis proteinum, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Butylene glycol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Hemidesmus indicus root extract, Hexylene glycol, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sucrose, Aquilaria agallocha wood extract, Decyl glucoside, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Ceramide np, Ci 47005, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citral, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Forest EssentialsMoisture Rich Body Milk Oudh and Green TeaYOUR PRODUCT | First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Body Lotion Cooling Cucumber | EltaMDMoisture Rich Body Crème | CeraVeMoisturizing lotion dry to very dry skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $25.46 | $38.00+$12.54 | $45.00+$19.54 | $18.42−$7.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Niacinamide | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Judging from the ingredient list, "Forest Essentials - Moisture Rich Body Milk Oudh and Green Tea" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sucrose, 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and dimethiconol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
The product retails for 19.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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