
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“• Pro-retinol derived from pink algae visibly improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles to refine and smooth the body without flakiness, redness, or dryness • Ultra-hydrating, nourishing, and protective; combats dryness, dullness, loss of firmness, and elasticity • Velvety-smooth, air-whipped 100% Pure Argan Oil helps protect skin’s moisture barrier with essential fatty acids and potent antioxidants”
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.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
“• Pro-retinol derived from pink algae visibly improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles to refine and smooth the body without flakiness, redness, or dryness • Ultra-hydrating, nourishing, and protective; combats dryness, dullness, loss of firmness, and elasticity • Velvety-smooth, air-whipped 100% Pure Argan Oil helps protect skin’s moisture barrier with essential fatty acids and potent antioxidants”
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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient quercetin might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
This product contains antioxidants (quercetin) 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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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateA 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 butterTraditionally 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 juiceA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumA 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 oilAn 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 SqualaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA 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 acetateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMight be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about QuercetinA 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
More about GluconolactoneA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilA plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit 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 TocopherolWater, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sclerotium gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Octyldodecyl pca, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Persea gratissima oil, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Sorbitan isostearate, Medicago sativa extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Quercetin, Gluconolactone, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Zea mays oil, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Beta-carotene, Citric acid, Dunaliella salina extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol
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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.
| Josie Maran CosmeticsWhipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | Josie MaranWhipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% |
| Price | $15.00 | $81.97+$66.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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