Indie Lee Active Oil-Free Moisturizer
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Active Oil-Free Moisturizer”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“This ant-oxidant-rich skin lotion features a host of nourishing ingredients with multiple benefits for your skin including boosting environmental protection and promoting an even skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (punica granatum extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Triheptanoin~7.7–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinSilybum marianum ethyl ester~4.5–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
More about Silybum marianum ethyl esterBrassica alcohol~3.5–4.2%
C15-19 alkane~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePolyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateHydrogenated lecithin~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPropanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium stearoyl glutamate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Glycerin~0.75–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinMaltitol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolPunica granatum extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractHelichrysum italicum extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
More about Helichrysum italicum extractRosa damascena extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractMyristyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholPca~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaJasminum officinale flower extract~0.45–0.65%
Citrus reticulata fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arctium lappa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractRosa damascena flower water~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.7%
- 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 triglycerideSclerotium gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLysolecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinPullulan~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCitric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.3–0.55%
Citrus nobilis fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.3–0.6%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.4%
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Triheptanoin, Silybum marianum ethyl ester, Brassica alcohol, C15-19 alkane, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Propanediol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Glycerin, Maltitol, Punica granatum extract, Helichrysum italicum extract, Rosa damascena extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Myristyl alcohol, Pca, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Lysolecithin, Pullulan, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol
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