Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Clinically formulated to replenish essential hydration, soften tight and rough skin, and help to restore skin's natural barrier function.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.3–7.7%
- 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 triglyceridePetrolatum~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylyl caprylate/caprate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateStearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- 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 stearateMeadowfoam estolide~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a more even product formulation
More about Meadowfoam estolideAvena sativa kernel flour~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourDimethicone~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSqualane~0.65–0.95%
- 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 SqualaneHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oil unsaponifiablesRibes nigrum seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilCentipeda cunninghamii extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea whip extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sea whip extractCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolEthyl linoleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Ethyl linoleatePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOctyldodecanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBht~0.05–0.15%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Stearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Meadowfoam estolide, Avena sativa kernel flour, Dimethicone, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Centipeda cunninghamii extract, Sea whip extract, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Tocopherol, Ethyl linoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Lecithin, Bht, Sodium metabisulfite
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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.
| Kate SomervilleDry Skin SaverYOUR PRODUCT | Mustela USAStelatopia Emollient Cream | MustelaBébé Stelatopia Emollient Cream | BootsDerma Care Daily Moisturising Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $50.00 | $28.00−$22.00 | — | $11.90−$38.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Phytosphingosine | Ceramide 3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Kate Somerville - Dry Skin Saver" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kate Somerville" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 50.00$ up to 66.30$ in the United States, from 54.75CA$ up to 84.00CA$ in Canada, for 175.96A$ in Australia and from 43.00£ up to 48.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Marine ingredients and the skinmdedge.com
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