Based on the ingredients included, "Kerstin Florian - Rejuvenating Moisture Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Sorbitol 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). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, copernicia cerifera wax, cetyl alcohol and isopropyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

Price

The product retails for 65.80A$ in Australia and for 58.00$ in the United States.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Rejuvenating Moisture Balm

Source: From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, cetyl alcohol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

paraffinum liquidum 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

copernicia cerifera wax 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

glyceryl stearate se 2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Skin is left feeling replenished, supple and comfortable with a more youthful appearance.

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

lactic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Improving skin hydration and comfort, it will effectively calm and relieve the complexion and hands; its soothing ingredients help to calm redness and irritation, whilst St. John’s Wort clarifies and promotes a more even tone.

Source: Recreate Yourself

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

lactic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

bisabolol 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

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

paraffinum liquidum 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

propylene glycol 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

alcohol 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

isopropyl palmitate 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

peg-2 stearate 4.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

paraffinum liquidum 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-2 stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, Copernicia cerifera wax, Sorbitol, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Methylparaben, Bisabolol, Hydroxypropyl chitosan, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Lactic acid, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Arnica montana flower extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Hedera helix extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Vitis vinifera leaf extract

	Kerstin Florian - Rejuvenating Moisture Balm	Utena - Moisture Cream - 2 Types Sponsored	Illamasqua - Cream Pigment	L'Oréal Paris - Age Perfect Intense Nutrition Day Cream	Macro - Natural Vitamin E Cream	LOreal Paris Age Perfect - LOreal Age Perfect Manuka Honey Day Cream	ADVANCED CLINICALS - Vitamin C Cream	Lubriderm - Lotion With Vitamin E And B5	Cellex-C - GLA Extra Moist Cream	Utena - Moisture Cream - 2 Types	AesthetiCare - Flavo C Cream	Nivea - Soft Creme Tube
Price
WIMJ similarity score		55%	58%	57%	57%	56%	56%	56%	55%	55%	55%	55%
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum bisabolol +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum copernicia cerifera wax Other: petrolatum cera alba +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum copernicia cerifera wax Other: ascorbyl glucoside butyrospermum parkii butter +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum copernicia cerifera wax Other: ascorbyl glucoside butyrospermum parkii butter +12 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate ferulic acid +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum hamamelis virginiana extract Other: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: biosaccharide gum-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: petrolatum dimethicone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	hedera helix extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? ci 45380 Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? peg-2 stearate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +23 more	paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? paraffin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kerstin Florian Rejuvenating Moisture Balm

Works for:

Doesn't work for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

US Retailers

AU Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources