Based on the ingredients included, "Kester Black - Skin Drench Moisturiser" 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. Betaine, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate and trehalose 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 (ceramide eop, ceramide np, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and phytosphingosine) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.25%, phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.40%, ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.30% and ceramide np 0.20% - 0.40%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.35% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.20% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: stearic acid

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kester Black" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A lightweight, hydrating moisturiser with peptides to help reduce fine lines and support skin barrier function.

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

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.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Skin Drench Moisturiser

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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: betaine, 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: squalane, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, niacinamide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, phytosphingosine

ceramide np 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

cholesterol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: emblica officinalis fruit extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

emblica officinalis fruit extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (emblica officinalis fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

emblica officinalis fruit extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

lactobacillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

lactobacillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.15% - 0.3%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

limonene 0.05% - 0.15%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

propanediol 3.8% - 4.7%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate se, Betaine, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Squalane, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Trehalose, Maltodextrin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium polyglutamate, Ceramide np, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ceramide eop, Limonene

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Key ingredients	niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +14 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +28 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +9 more Other: panthenol vitis vinifera oil +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +8 more Other: allantoin avena sativa kernel flour	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +8 more Other: bakuchiol panthenol +2 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +9 more Other: petrolatum sodium lactate +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +28 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +6 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate panthenol +7 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +6 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +8 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +10 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +6 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil tocopherol +1 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide ap +7 more Other: colloidal oatmeal panthenol +4 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +26 more

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Kester Black Skin Drench Moisturiser

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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