Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“INNISFREE Ginger Honey Cream is a moisturizing facial cream that absorbs fast into the skin to reveal a healthier and more radiant complexion.”
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, glucose.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Honey extract~25–30%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractZingiber officinale root extract~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractWater~6.1–7.4%
Propanediol~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateButylene glycol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSqualane~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- 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 alcoholCyclohexasiloxane~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneHoney extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractPolysorbate 60~1–1.2%
C12-16 alcohols~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsDiisostearyl malate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPalmitic acid~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydrogenated lecithin~0.65–0.95%
- 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 lecithinCetearyl glucoside~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTromethamine~0.6–0.9%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateDisodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateZingiber officinale root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractLinalool~0.35–0.6%
Dextrin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilBrassica napus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Glucose~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCitronellol~0.1–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Unknown, Honey extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Honey extract, Polysorbate 60, C12-16 alcohols, Diisostearyl malate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetearyl glucoside, Tromethamine, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Zingiber officinale root extract, Linalool, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Limonene, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Brassica napus seed oil, Geraniol, Glucose, Citronellol, Tocopherol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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