PRODUCT REVIEW

Josie Maran Argan Apothecary Daily Response Calming Treatment Lotion

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Gluconolactone 0.2% - 0.4%Lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Josie Maran - Argan Apothecary Daily Response Calming Treatment Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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 calcium gluconate) 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). Linoleic acid, phytosphingosine, argania spinosa kernel oil, linolenic acid and caprylic/capric triglyceride 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 (phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.55%). 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.
Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, gluconolactone, lecithin and stearic acid

Irritation risk

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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Josie Maran" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 48.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

• Treats acne flare-ups while visibly reducing the redness, blotchiness, and the appearance of large pores that accompany them. • Soothes and hydrates irritated skin.

Source: Josie Maran

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, calcium gluconate.

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, argania spinosa kernel oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, phytosphingosine

camelina sativa seed oil 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

phytosphingosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

linolenic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

Anti-aging

This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

ubiquinone 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

gluconolactone 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

Anti-oxidation

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

ubiquinone 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

argania spinosa kernel oil 3.2% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure 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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

• Prevents irritation and swelling caused by blocked pores.

Source: Josie Maran

This product contains ingredients (linoleic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

linoleic acid 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

phytosphingosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

gluconolactone 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

gluconolactone 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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Potential irritants

melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

thymus vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Comodogenic ingredients

isostearyl isostearate 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

cetearyl alcohol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6% - 7.4%

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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

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Octyldodecyl lactate, Linoleic acid, Isostearyl isostearate, Sorbitan laurate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Capryloyl glycine, Oleic acid, Acacia senegal gum, Dimethyl isosorbide, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Propanediol, Camelina sativa seed oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Pentylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Arachidyl glucoside, Palmitic acid, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Bisabolol, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Phytosphingosine, Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract, Lecithin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Linolenic acid, Calcium gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Caprylic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium carbonate, Sodium chloride, Ubiquinone, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%
Key ingredients	gluconolactone linoleic acid +9 more	Common: linoleic acid phytosphingosine +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine linoleic acid +4 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +9 more	Common: linoleic acid phytosphingosine +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide ap +12 more	Common: gluconolactone phytosphingosine +2 more Other: ceramide np cera alba +5 more	Common: gluconolactone linoleic acid +3 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +12 more	Common: gluconolactone phytosphingosine +3 more Other: niacinamide retinal +17 more	Common: linoleic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethylmethoxy chromanol +6 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: urea ceramide ap +9 more	Common: phytosphingosine linoleic acid +2 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +9 more	Common: gluconolactone phytosphingosine +1 more Other: niacinamide n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate se Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Josie Maran Argan Apothecary Daily Response Calming Treatment Lotion

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