
“Vital Balm Cream is the ultimate multi-benefit moisturizer, combining the restorative benefits of a deeply nourishing balm with the quick absorption and finish of a silky, luxury cream.”
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, mel.
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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSoftens 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 oilA 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 butterHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideOne 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 GlycerinHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilPure 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 TocopherolA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin
More about Curcuma longa rhizome extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen
More about Taraxacum officinale extractMight be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Mangifera indica seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Glycerin, Acacia senegal gum, Borago officinalis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Mel, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Tocopherol, Withania somnifera extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Zingiber officinale rhizome extract, Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract, Stellaria media extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Silybum marianum extract, Rose extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Uncaria tomentosa extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Josh RosebrookVITAL BALM CREAMYOUR PRODUCT | OdaciteNight Time Antioxidants Rejuvenating Cream | Indie LeeSqualane Facial Cream | Sanitas SkincareSensitive Skin Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $50.00 | $120.00+$70.00 | $70.00+$20.00 | $65.00+$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Tea Extract | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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