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Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Cream Pigment”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumParaffin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinHydrogenated polyisobutene~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOctyldodecanol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCandelilla cera~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nylon-12~2.1–3.1%
Cetyl palmitate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateTocopherol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolMagnesium myristate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethyl methacrylate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateCera alba~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 Cera albaBeeswax~0.55–1.3%
- 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 BeeswaxPetrolatum~0.5–1.2%
- 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 PetrolatumCopernicia cerifera cera~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxOleth-10~0.4–0.95%
Propylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycolBht~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl stearate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 stearateAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 77891~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 75470~0.2–0.7%
Ci 77007~0.2–0.7%
Ultramarines~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77499~0.2–0.7%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.15–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77289~0.15–0.6%
Chromium hydroxide green~0.15–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.5%
Ci 77742~0.1–0.5%
Ci 16035~0.1–0.45%
Ci 12085~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Ci 45380~0.1–0.3%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Paraffin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Candelilla cera, Nylon-12, Cetyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Magnesium myristate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Petrolatum, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Oleth-10, Propylene glycol, Bht, Glyceryl stearate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 75470, Ci 77007, Ultramarines, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77289, Chromium hydroxide green, Ci 19140, Ci 77742, Ci 16035, Ci 12085, Ci 45380, Ci 45410
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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.
| IllamasquaCream PigmentYOUR PRODUCT | DiprobaseAdvanced Eczema Cream | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free | OlayBeauty Fluid Moisturiser Sensitive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $12.50 | $21.15+$8.65 | $19.20+$6.70 | $8.58−$3.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Salicylic Acid | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Illamasqua - Cream Pigment" has a good moisturizing formula.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Illamasqua" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 12.50$ up to 40.00$ in the United States, from 18.00A$ up to 34.23A$ in Australia, for 25.00CA$ in Canada and from 13.50£ up to 18.00£ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
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