Works for
MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Elaeis guineensis oil + 4 moreWorks
“Organic Sebo-Control Balancing Fluid”
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.
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: argania spinosa kernel oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Parfum + 16 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~40–60%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.4–8.1%
- 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 alcoholLavandula angustifolia flower water~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Corylus avellana seed oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumElaeis guineensis oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilGlycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCetearyl glucoside~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateGlyceryl caprylate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateThymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula latifolia herb oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilOriganum majorana flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.15–0.65%
Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia carterii resin extract~0.1–0.45%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCinnamal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Eugenol~0.05–0.2%
Farnesol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Corylus avellana seed oil, Parfum, Elaeis guineensis oil, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glyceryl caprylate, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Lavandula latifolia herb oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Origanum majorana flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Boswellia carterii resin extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Cinnamal, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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| GamardeOrganic Sebo-Control Balancing FluidYOUR PRODUCT | Phyt'sAromaclear Purity Matte Cream Organic | Lab to BeautyThe Omega Fatty Facial Moisturizer | A-DERMABiology Dermatological RICH Cream | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $27.47 | — | $26.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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