Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Forms a natural protective film on skin to help lock in moisture while promoting skin regeneration.”
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, butylene 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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Mentha haplocalix extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Brassica oleracea capitata leaf water~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–14%
Propylene glycol dicaprylate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Propylene glycol dicaprylateButylene glycol~3.8–4.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- 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 stearateBeeswax~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCetearyl olivate~1.1–1.4%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateSorbitan stearate~0.7–1.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Sorbitan olivate~0.65–0.95%
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.6–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.6–0.85%
Persea gratissima oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAllantoin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractMedicago sativa extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractBrassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractTriticum vulgare germ extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateBrassica campestris extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Raphanus sativus seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractCucumis sativus extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Apium graveolens extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha haplocalix extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPrunus mume fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractArtemisia capillaris extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAspalathus linearis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora abyssinica resin extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractYucca schidigera root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf water, Water, Propylene glycol dicaprylate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Beeswax, Cetearyl olivate, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Sorbitan stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Persea gratissima oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Allantoin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Medicago sativa extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Brassica campestris extract, Raphanus sativus seed extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Apium graveolens extract, Mentha haplocalix extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Commiphora abyssinica resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract, Limonene, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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