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MoisturizingPetrolatum, Ceramide ng + 23 moreWorks well
“The seven essential moisturizers plus vitamins A, C, and E combine to increase and maintain moisture in your skin with a non-greasy formula for dry skin relief.”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, panthenol, petrolatum
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea, Retinyl palmitateWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethyl urea~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaDimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCocos nucifera oil~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilJojoba esters~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPetrolatum~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumSteareth-21~1.5–1.8%
Cetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- 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 alcoholDistearyldimonium chloride~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceStearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCyclopentasiloxane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 alcoholBehentrimonium methosulfate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateButyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 butter extractGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 stearateMethyl gluceth-20~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterSilk amino acids~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Silk amino acidsPanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCeramide ng~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateTocopheryl 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 acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractAcacia farnesiana flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Peg-10 phytosterol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-10 phytosterolButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolDimethiconol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolStearamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Edta~0.2–0.35%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIsopropyl myristate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateTribehenin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea, Dimethicone, Cocos nucifera oil, Jojoba esters, Petrolatum, Steareth-21, Cetyl alcohol, Distearyldimonium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Stearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Glyceryl stearate, Methyl gluceth-20, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Silk amino acids, Panthenol, Ceramide ng, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Acacia farnesiana flower extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-10 phytosterol, Butylene glycol, Dimethiconol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propylene glycol, Stearamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Edta, Methylparaben, Parfum, Potassium hydroxide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Isopropyl myristate, Tribehenin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Gold BondSoftening Skin Therapy LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Gold Bond UltimateMen's Essentials Everyday Lotion | Eviline Cosmetics6 Ceramides Deeply Moisturizing, Emollient Body Lotion | Eveline Cosmetics6 Ceramides Intensely Nourishing Greasing body emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 53% | 48% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 17 | 8 of 17 | 7 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Gold Bond - Softening Skin Therapy Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Gold Bond - Softening Skin Therapy Lotion ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, methyl gluceth-20 and silk amino acids 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 (ceramide ng, isopropyl myristate, jojoba esters, theobroma cacao seed butter and cocos nucifera oil) 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
- this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide ng 0.30% - 0.55%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.25% - 0.45%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
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 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.
Price
The product retails for 98.32CA$ in Canada, for 60.54A$ in Australia, from 7.99$ up to 11.97$ in the United States and for 14.34£ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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