Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturiser
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosine, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Essential amino acids work to reduce fine lines and other signs of ageing, while oil-absorbing spheres help ensure a shine-free result.”
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.
MoisturizingAlgae extract, Anhydroxylitol + 14 moreGood evidence
“Oil Free Moisturiser”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Improves the look of pores while smoothing skin texture and evening skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 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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Water~40–60%
Isocetyl stearate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearatePentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePolyamide-5~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product feel and texture
More about Polyamide-5Xylitylglucoside~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 hydroxyprolinePeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeBehenyl alcohol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPullulan~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateDimethicone~0.3–0.7%
- 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 DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolTrideceth-6~0.1–0.45%
Algae extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 extractTriethanolamine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAhnfeltiopsis concinna extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAdenosine~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 AdenosineIngredient 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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
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