Germaine de Capuccini B-Calm Fundamental Moisturising Cream Rich
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“B-Calm Fundamental Moisturising Cream Rich”
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:
fructooligosaccharides, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-49
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-49. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Triethylhexanoin~8.7–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinCetearyl olivate~4.4–5.4%
Hydrogenated polydecene~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePropanediol~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOxidized corn oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–1.7%
- 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 butterSorbitan olivate~1.1–1.4%
Butylene glycol~0.9–1.1%
- 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 glycolLactococcus ferment lysate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilNylon-6/12~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolyacrylate crosspolymer-11~0.55–0.85%
Glycerin~0.55–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- 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 stearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Fructooligosaccharides~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesTriethanolamine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucanCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Acetyl hexapeptide-49~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Cetearyl olivate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Oxidized corn oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan olivate, Butylene glycol, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Nylon-6/12, Peg-100 stearate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl acetate, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Acetyl hexapeptide-49
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Germaine de Capuccini - B-Calm Fundamental Moisturising Cream Rich" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Germaine de Capuccini - B-Calm Fundamental Moisturising Cream Rich ticks this box. Fructooligosaccharides, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate and hydrogenated polydecene) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-49 0.10% - 0.20%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
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