Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturiser

Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturiser

Efficacy43/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Anti-aging
Adenosine, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Also helps strengthen skin to better combat external aggressors while minimizing the look of lines and wrinkles.”
Source: Katesomerville

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.01–0.05%
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineEffect: LowIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.9–1.4%
Algae extractEffect: LowPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.1–0.5%
Moisturizing
Isocetyl stearate, Pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate + 14 more
Works
What the product description says
“Oil Free Moisturiser”
Source: Katesomerville

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: ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract, algae extract.

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: dimethicone, pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate.

Isocetyl stearateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~5.1–7.6%
Pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprateKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~3.7–5.6%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~2.7–4.1%
XylitylglucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~1.6–2.4%
AnhydroxylitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~1.4–2%
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: MediumIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness~0.9–1.4%
Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture~0.6–1.4%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.7%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~0.15–0.65%
Algae extractKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.1–0.5%
Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extractKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%
AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.01–0.05%
Polyamide-5· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product feel and texture~2–3%
Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.5–1.2%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.35–0.85%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.1–0.45%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Improves the look of pores while smoothing skin texture and evening skin tone”
Source: Dermstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Blemishes & Breakouts”
Source: SpaceNK EU

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.1–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isocetyl stearate~5.1–7.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.7–4.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Polyamide-5~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product feel and texture

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Xylitylglucoside~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~1.4–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Xylitol~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.9–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.6–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture

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Behenyl alcohol~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Pullulan~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Dimethicone~0.3–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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 Dimethicone
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

More about Cyclopentasiloxane
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 glycol
Trideceth-6~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Algae extract~0.1–0.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

More about Algae extract
Triethanolamine~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

More about Triethanolamine
Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Adenosine~0.01–0.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

More about Adenosine
Ingredient list view

Water, Isocetyl stearate, Pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polyamide-5, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Behenyl alcohol, Pullulan, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Sodium polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Trideceth-6, Algae extract, Triethanolamine, Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine

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