"Garnier - Intensive 7 Days Hydrating Lotion with Moisturising Aloe Vera - Normal Skin" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, elaeis guineensis oil and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: zinc gluconate, stearic acid and bifida ferment lysate

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Garnier" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails for 6.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Intensive 7 Days Hydrating Lotion with Moisturising Aloe Vera , Normal Skin

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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, caprylyl 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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Paraffinum liquidum2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Dimethicone0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Elaeis guineensis oil1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Cetearyl alcohol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Glyceryl stearate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Caprylyl glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Palmitic acid0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

Zinc gluconate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

Bifida ferment lysate1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Stearic acid0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Key Actives

Bifida ferment lysate1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Dimethicone0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Paraffinum liquidum2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Potential irritants

Alcohol denat.3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Benzyl salicylate1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

Citral0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

Linalool0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Caprylyl glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Zinc gluconate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Alcohol denat.3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Paraffinum liquidum2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Cetearyl alcohol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Elaeis guineensis oil1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Benzyl salicylate1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

Bifida ferment lysate1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Caprylyl glycol0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Carbomer0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Citral0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

Dimethicone0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

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

Glyceryl stearate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Linalool0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Palmitic acid0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

Peg-100 stearate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

Phenoxyethanol0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Sodium hydroxide0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Stearic acid0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Xanthan gum0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Zinc gluconate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol, Elaeis guineensis oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Benzyl salicylate, Bifida ferment lysate, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Citral, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Linalool, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Xanthan gum, Zinc gluconate, Parfum

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