Jo Malone London Dark Amber and Ginger Lily Body Crème
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Ceramide 3 + 6 moreWorks well
“An indulgent new texture with mineral-rich extract of samphire, a water-loving herb that thrives in dry coastal climates, leaves your skin instantly radiant, soft, supple, deliciously scented, and moisturised for 24 hours.”
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:
panthenol, caprylyl glycol.
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: dimethicone, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~6.3–7.8%
- 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 alcoholPanthenol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCaffeine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePantethine~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
More about PantethinePhytantriol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide 3~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Cholesterol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolDimethicone~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDi-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate~1–1.3%
Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-1 trideceth-6~0.6–0.9%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBehentrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideQuaternium-91~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearalkonium chloride~0.45–0.65%
Polyquaternium-37~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-37Glyceryl stearate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 stearateOleth-10~0.3–0.6%
Oleth-20~0.45–0.65%
Peg-100 stearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetrimonium methosulfate~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeEvernia prunastri extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Bht~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Caffeine, Pantethine, Phytantriol, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ppg-1 trideceth-6, Caprylyl glycol, Behentrimonium chloride, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Quaternium-91, Stearalkonium chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Oleth-10, Oleth-20, Peg-100 stearate, Cetrimonium methosulfate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Citric acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Evernia prunastri extract, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol
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| Jo Malone LondonDark Amber and Ginger Lily Body CrèmeYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoBaby Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream | UltraceuticalsUltra Rich Moisturiser Cream | CHICA Y CHICOTre-Hy 8.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | — | $8.91 | — | $14.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Urea | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Jo Malone London - Dark Amber and Ginger Lily Body Crème" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide 3, cholesterol, pantethine, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 3 1.70% - 2.10%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 4.20% - 5.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
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 high. 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.
Price
The product retails from 70.00£ up to 89.99£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 3Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disordersncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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