Josie Maran Intensive Daily Repair Body Butter
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 7 moreWorks
“Free from steroids, cortisones, petroleum, fragrance, or harsh synthetic ingredients, this daily moisturizer borrows from nature’s mastery and uses prescription-grade colloidal oatmeal to relieve irritation and itching, as well as skin-memetic Argan Oil to repair and protect skin.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 juiceCaprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~5–7.5%
- 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 butterArgania spinosa kernel oil~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilGlyceryl stearate~3–4.5%
- 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 stearateStearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlycerin~1.7–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideDiisopropyl adipate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateGlyceryl behenate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSqualane~0.8–1.2%
- 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 SqualaneWater~0.45–1.05%
Bisabolol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololOctyldodecyl pca~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xymenynic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Diisopropyl adipate, Glyceryl behenate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Squalane, Water, Bisabolol, Octyldodecyl pca, Xymenynic acid, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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 MaranIntensive Daily Repair Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | VotarySuper Barrier Balm | Paula's choiceUltra-Rich Soothing Body Butter | Eau Thermale AveneTolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $30.75 | $37.12 | $20.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Josie Maran - Intensive Daily Repair Body Butter" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Colloidal oatmeal, argania spinosa kernel oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Josie Maran" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 85.00$ in the United States and for 62.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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