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MoisturizingGlyceryl stearate se, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“It moisturizes, regenerates and keeps skin and nails supple.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glucose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl stearate~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateGlyceryl stearate se~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated coco-glycerides~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractBisabolol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 BisabololLactic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMyristyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholStearic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidXanthan gum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDecylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.5%
Lavandula oil/extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.25–0.4%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolTerpineol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGlucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCitral~0.2–0.35%
Camphor~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Pinene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAmyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Cetearyl alcohol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Bisabolol, Lactic acid, Myristyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Decylene glycol, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Lavandula oil/extract, Linalyl acetate, Linalool, Butylene glycol, Terpineol, Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Glucose, Citral, Camphor, Sodium benzoate, Coumarin, Pinene, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Amyl salicylate, Geraniol, Potassium sorbate
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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