Works for
MoisturizingSqualene, Beta-sitosterol + 12 moreWorks
“Purifying Moisturizer”
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:
glycerin, glucose.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalene.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, squalene) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~26–32%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl olivate~3.5–4.3%
Sorbitan olivate~3.6–4.5%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetyl palmitate~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSorbitan palmitate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.5–1.9%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMorinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum sterols~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina seed oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilPiper nigrum seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.45–0.7%
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.5–0.8%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCarrageenan~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanGlucose~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSqualene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateLecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractRosa centifolia flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolBeta-sitosterol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolQuartz~0.35–0.65%
Potassium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.5%
Citric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Water~0.3–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl olivate~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan olivate~0.3–0.55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetyl palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSorbitan palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMorinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum sterols~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrageenan~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanGlucose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseRosa canina seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilPiper nigrum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.25–0.5%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSqualene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateLecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractRosa centifolia flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolBeta-sitosterol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolQuartz~0.4–0.6%
Potassium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Water~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Punica granatum sterols, Rosa canina seed oil, Piper nigrum seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Carrageenan, Glucose, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Squalene, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Quartz, Potassium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Water, Limonene, Linalool, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Punica granatum sterols, Carrageenan, Glucose, Rosa canina seed oil, Piper nigrum seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Squalene, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Quartz, Potassium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Water, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| KORA OrganicsPurifying MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | noneHydrating Moisturizer | Seventy-One-PercentFeel Good | ACURESERIOUSLY SOOTHING DAY CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $18.86 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"KORA Organics - Purifying Moisturizer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "KORA Organics" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 43.00A$ up to 49.60A$ in Australia and for 75.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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