Imperial

Imperial Freeform Cream

Name: Imperial - Freeform Cream
Brand: Imperial

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 8 more

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What the product description says

“FREEFORM CREAM dries lighter and won't weigh your hair down, but at the same time strengthens and moisturizes.”

Source: SmallFlower

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethiconol, phenyl trimethicone.

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).

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~6.8–10.2%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances 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~2.1–3.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.6%

Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~0.85–1.3%

DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.4–0.95%

Hydrolyzed linseed extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~1.2–1.8%

Caprylyl methiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin~0.5–1.15%

Hydrolyzed quinoa· HumectantEffect: LowMight help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

PanthenolUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~6.8–10.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Polyquaternium-55~3.8–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Polyquaternium-37~2.8–4.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.1–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Lauryl glucoside~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenyl trimethicone~0.85–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Caprylyl methicone~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

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Parfum~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Dimethiconol~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed quinoa~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed linseed extract~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Triethanolamine~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyquaternium-55, Polyquaternium-37, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Lauryl glucoside, Phenyl trimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Hydrolyzed linseed extract, Panthenol, Tetrasodium edta, Triethanolamine

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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.

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	ImperialFreeform CreamYOUR PRODUCT	AveenoCalm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream	Dr. AltheaReju 5000 Cream	MISSHAArtemisia Calming Moisture Cream
Match	—	49%	47%	47%
Price	$16.95	$19.97+$3.02	$23.71+$6.76	$23.84+$6.89
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 5	2 of 5	2 of 5
Key difference	—	Ceramide Np	Sh-Oligopeptide-1	Ceramide Np
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

1
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
2
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

ImperialFreeform Cream

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