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Galénic Pur Mousse-Cream
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Galénic Pur Mousse-Cream

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Pur Mousse-Cream”
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Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.9–5.8%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~2–3%
Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.15–0.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~8.2–12.4%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.9–5.8%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.15–0.7%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~8.2–12.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Pentylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Ceteareth-50~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propylene glycol~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Melilotus officinalis flower water~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Lactic acid~0.15–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Laureth-3~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Maleic acid~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure 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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Pentylene glycol, Ceteareth-50, Propylene glycol, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Melilotus officinalis flower water, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Lactic acid, Laureth-3, Maleic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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