Joelle Ciocco Réserves Nutritives Crème confort magique Magic comfort cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing20 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Shea butter Nourishing, protective Wheat germ, jojoba, sweet almond, buriti, and karanja oils Softening Glycerinated horsetail extract Toning, purifying Hyaluronic acid Plumping, anti-aging Hydrolyzed soy protein Moisturizing, revitalizing Ulva lactuca – Green algae Oxygenating, antioxidant”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Shea butter Nourishing, protective Wheat germ, jojoba, sweet almond, buriti, and karanja oils Softening Glycerinated horsetail extract Toning, purifying Hyaluronic acid Plumping, anti-aging Hydrolyzed soy protein Moisturizing, revitalizing Ulva lactuca – Green algae Oxygenating, antioxidant”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Equisetum arvense extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.7–7%
- 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 butterGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~3.3–4%
- 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 SqualaneGlyceryl stearate~2.4–2.9%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateEquisetum arvense extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractIsopropyl myristate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSorbitol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolLecithin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesStearic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPalmitic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilMethylpropanediol~0.25–0.5%
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLysolecithin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 LysolecithinSclerotium gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSalicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Potassium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Pongamia glabra seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Pongamia glabra seed oilUlva lactuca extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pullulan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanGlycine soja oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.4%
Hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSilanetriol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Silica~0.25–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Curcuma longa rhizome extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin
More about Curcuma longa rhizome extractIngredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Equisetum arvense extract, Isopropyl myristate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Stearic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Parfum, Palmitic acid, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limonene, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Salicylic acid, Linalool, Potassium hydroxide, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Ulva lactuca extract, Pullulan, Glycine soja oil, Sorbic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Citral, Potassium sorbate, Silica, Geraniol, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Unknown
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| Joelle CioccoRéserves Nutritives Crème confort magique Magic comfort creamYOUR PRODUCT | UpCircle BeautyEye Cream with Maple and Coffee | Green PeopleSkin Day Solution Moisturiser | BeautycounterCountermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream | |
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| Match | — | 79% | 78% | 78% |
| Price | — | — | $23.80 | $62.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Joelle Ciocco - Réserves Nutritives Crème confort magique Magic comfort cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, sodium lactate, butylene glycol and sorbitol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (cyclopentasiloxane and lecithin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.05% - 0.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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