Institut Esthederm

Institut Esthederm High Nutrition Firming Body Balm

Name: Institut Esthederm - High Nutrition Firming Body Balm
Brand: Institut Esthederm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

18 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Institut Esthederm High Nutrition Firming Body Balm 200ml is a mild and creamy balm that targets cutaneous sagging related to age, weight changes or motherhood.Expert care specific firmness of dry skin in lack of comfort leaving a silky and delicately iridescent finish, this balm corrects sagging skin and preserves the youth capital for a better elasticity of the skin (technology Sculpt + powerful vegetal peptide).It nourishes intensively and durably thanks to the royal jelly, illuminates and sublimates the skin shea butter and glycerine ensure an ideal and long-lasting hydration rate.Results after 14 days, the skin is repaired and protected from drying out.”

Source: Cocoon Center

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: carnosine, glycerin.

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: stearyl dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

CarnosineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.2–0.35%

Stearyl dimethiconeKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.2–0.4%

Superoxide dismutaseKey activeEffect: HighAn antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants~0.1–0.2%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–5.3%

Saccharide hydrolysateKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.2–0.35%

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~1–1.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.5–1.8%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.6–0.9%

Royal jelly extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products~0.15–0.3%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.55%

Cyclohexasiloxane· EmollientEffect: LowA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels~4.2–5.1%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.75–1.1%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~3–3.7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.45–0.65%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.2–0.4%

Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2%

Laminaria digitata extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.15–0.25%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

CarnosineKey activeEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.2–0.35%

CreatineKey activeEffect: MediumCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness~0.25–0.45%

Laminaria digitata extractEffect: Low, below effective doseSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.15–0.25%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains carnosine, creatine. These ingredients 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.

CreatineKey activeEffect: MediumCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness~0.25–0.45%

CarnosineKey activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 14 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~0.35–0.65%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.6–2%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Steareth-21Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Pisum sativum extractMight be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lackingMedium~0.25–0.4%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

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

2 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

Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.15–0.25%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.5–1.8%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–5.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cyclohexasiloxane~4.2–5.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Hydrogenated polydecene~3–3.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.4–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Propanediol~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Tridecyl trimellitate~1.6–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%

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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Glycol palmitate~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Cyclopentasiloxane~1–1.2%

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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Glyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.65–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Cetyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Methylsilanol mannuronate~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Stearyl dimethicone~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Mica~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Steareth-21~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hexanediol~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Octadecene~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium citrate~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Methylpropanediol~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ci 77891~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Creatine~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

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Propylene glycol~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Pisum sativum extract~0.25–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin tone

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Saccharide hydrolysate~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Carnosine~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

More about Carnosine

Royal jelly extract~0.15–0.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products

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Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Disodium adenosine triphosphate

Laminaria digitata extract~0.15–0.25%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

More about Laminaria digitata extract

Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin

Superoxide dismutase~0.1–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants

More about Superoxide dismutase

Tromethamine~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Propanediol, Tridecyl trimellitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycol palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Stearyl dimethicone, Parfum, Mica, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Steareth-21, Hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Octadecene, Sodium citrate, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Creatine, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Pisum sativum extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Xanthan gum, Saccharide hydrolysate, Carnosine, Royal jelly extract, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Laminaria digitata extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Superoxide dismutase, Tromethamine

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Product summary

"Institut Esthederm - High Nutrition Firming Body Balm" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (carnosine 0.20% - 0.35%, saccharide hydrolysate 0.20% - 0.35%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.