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MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Results: Regular use provides the skin with plenty of moisture and prevents it from drying out.”
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, propylene 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, argania spinosa kernel oil.
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
“It promotes firming, smoothness and suppleness of the skin, and counteracts premature ageing.”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinyl palmitateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl ether~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 alcoholHydrogenated palm glycerides~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPropylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 glycolTocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- 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 acetateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.85–1.25%
- 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 extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–1.2%
- 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 juicePeg-7 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.05%
Retinyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 palmitateSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBisabolol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTetrasodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Parfum, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Xanthan gum, Bisabolol, Tetrasodium edta
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| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $14.99 | $23.79+$8.80 | $12.29−$2.70 | $10.19−$4.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Panthenol | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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