Garancia Ensorcelante Formule Against Crocodile Skin 3in1
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingImperata cylindrica root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 8 moreGood evidence
“Garancia Ensorcelante Formule Against Crocodile Skin 3in1 400ml is a body care with firming active ingredients, which gum without grain and without rinsing, nourishes and moisturizes all skin types (even the driest).”
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, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Garancia Ensorcelante Formula Against Crocodile Skin 3in1 2 x 150 ml is a body care product with firming active ingredients, which exfoliates without grain and without rinsing, nourishes and moisturizes all skin types (even the driest).”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower water + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterImperata cylindrica root extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractParfum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinum usitatissimum seed oil~1.3–2%
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersGlyceryl stearate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateRosa damascena flower water~0.5–1.15%
- 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 waterMenyanthes trifoliata leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit water~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mel extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGellan gum~0.2–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSuccinic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Carbomer~0.1–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerSodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
- 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 crosspolymerCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBiotin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinVanillin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Parfum, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Rosa damascena flower water, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit water, Mel extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Gellan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Succinic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Sodium citrate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Biotin, Vanillin, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Product summary
"Garancia - Ensorcelante Formule Against Crocodile Skin 3in1" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (imperata cylindrica root extract 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 12.40£ up to 32.27£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
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