Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks
“Provides significant moisturizing effect six hours after initial application Of subjects tested. . 93% noticed healthier-looking, hydrated 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, butylene glycol.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isononyl isononanoate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
- 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 triglycerideSteareth-2~1.6–1.9%
Steareth-21~1.4–1.8%
Olea europaea leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractSolum fullonum~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fuller's earth~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractRosa damascena flower water~0.5–0.7%
- 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 waterSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis 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 extractLavandula angustifolia flower water~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.4–0.6%
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 acetatePolymethyl methacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateSilica~0.35–0.65%
Polyacrylamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 crosspolymerC13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerLaureth-7~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBht~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Olea europaea leaf extract, Solum fullonum, Fuller's earth, Citrus limon fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Silica, Polyacrylamide, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, C13-14 isoparaffin, Tetrasodium edta, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Laureth-7, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Bht
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