Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Soothing Calendula moisturises and calms inflamed skin.
Source: Allbeauty
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Potential irritants
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Elaeis guineensis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Levulinic acid, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Aroma, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene
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