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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Frei Oel's classic Moisturizing Cream provides your skin with intense moisture after just one application and has a soothing and relaxing effect from the very first moment.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, borago officinalis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 8 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%
Ethylhexyl stearate~5.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–5.4%
- 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~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateTocopheryl acetate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePropanediol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholPanthenol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBorago officinalis seed oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 crosspolymerTetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.25–0.4%
Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLinalyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-caryophyllene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Acetylcedrene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Pinene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Carbomer, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Urea, Potassium sorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium hyaluronate, Linalyl acetate, Beta-caryophyllene, Terpineol, Benzyl salicylate, Acetylcedrene, Geranyl acetate, Geraniol, Citral, Pinene, Unknown, Camphor
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Frei Oel - Feucht Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, urea, glycerin and aloe barbadensis extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Borago officinalis seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and ethylhexyl stearate 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.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.45% - 1.10% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
Price
The product retails for 56.89CA$ in Canada and from 24.95$ up to 28.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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