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MoisturizingDimethicone, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 9 moreWorks
“The formula is enriched with moisturizing meadowfoam seed oil and soothing cucumber extract.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate ~0.2–0.4%Under-dosed
“94% said it was suitable for their skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Retinyl palmitate + 2 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~5.8–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearatePentylene glycol~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolDimethicone~2.3–2.9%
- 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 DimethiconeLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSynthetic fluorphlogopite~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteSqualane~1.2–1.5%
- 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 SqualaneCi 77891~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideDimethicone peg-7 phosphate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone peg-7 phosphateMaris aqua~0.5–0.7%
Sea water~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterRosa damascena flower water~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used 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 waterCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractOenothera biennis root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Porphyridium cruentum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilCeratonia siliqua gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateSteareth-21~0.3–0.55%
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Steareth-2~0.2–0.4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
- 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 triglycerideSorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Carbomer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitronellol~0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Squalane, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, Maris aqua, Sea water, Rosa damascena flower water, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Oenothera biennis root extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Steareth-21, Polysorbate 60, Steareth-2, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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