Jordan Samuel

Jordan Samuel Moisture Recovery Cream

Name: Jordan Samuel - Moisture Recovery Cream
Brand: Jordan Samuel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

13 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Moisture Recovery Cream”

From product name

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng

Linolenic acidKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation~0.1–0.45%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3–4.5%

Ceramide ngHero· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~0.35–0.8%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~5.5–8.3%

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~3.8–5.7%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.5–1.15%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.05–0.25%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.2–1.7%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~1.8–2.8%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.6–2.3%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.95–1.45%

Linoleic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Alcohol

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3–4.5%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.6–2.3%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.6–1.35%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Linolenic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammationMedium~0.1–0.45%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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.95–1.45%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.2–3.3%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Squalane~5.5–8.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%

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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%

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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Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.8–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Pentylene glycol~1.6–2.3%

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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1,2-hexanediol~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Cetyl alcohol~1.2–1.7%

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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.95–1.45%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Sorbitan olivate~0.55–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl olivate~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl palmitate~0.5–1.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%

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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Sorbitan palmitate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Ceramide ng~0.35–0.8%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Linoleic acid~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Glucose~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Alcohol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Linolenic acid~0.1–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

More about Linolenic acid

Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl palmitate, Cetearyl glucoside, Sorbitan palmitate, Ceramide ng, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan gum, Linoleic acid, Sodium phytate, Glucose, Alcohol, Linolenic acid

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	Jordan SamuelMoisture Recovery CreamYOUR PRODUCT	BiossanceSqualane + Omega Repair Cream - Limited Edition	First Aid BeautyUltra Repair BarriAIR Cream	HanskinSeven Layer Ceramide Cream
Match	—	61%	58%	52%
Price	$39.66	$52.85+$13.19	$19.83−$19.83	$21.77−$17.89
Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 7	5 of 7	4 of 7
Key difference	—	Ceramide Np	Colloidal Oatmeal	Ceramide Np
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Jordan Samuel - Moisture Recovery 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. Humectants in this product (glycerin and glucose) 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 ng, linolenic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ng 0.35% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

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The product retails for 30.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Jordan SamuelMoisture Recovery Cream

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