KORRES Mediterranean Vanilla Blossom Body Smoothing Milk
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Manganese pca + 14 moreStrong evidence
“Provitamin B5 helps to lock in moisture and support the natural barrier.”
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, magnesium pca.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hexyl cinnamal + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polydecene~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneGlyceryl stearate citrate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDecyl cocoate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.95–1.2%
- 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 juice powderAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractCaprylyl glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDistarch phosphate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilLactic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidMagnesium pca~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaManganese pca~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Often used as a part of an ingredient complex Physiogenyl together with Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA and Zinc PCA. The manufacturer claims that it does more than attracting water, but there is no evidence or studies supporting this claim
More about Manganese pcaPanthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium gluceptate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaZinc pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Decyl cocoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Althaea officinalis root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Distarch phosphate, Glycine soja oil, Lactic acid, Magnesium pca, Manganese pca, Panthenol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium gluceptate, Sodium pca, Zinc pca, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| KORRESMediterranean Vanilla Blossom Body Smoothing MilkYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilRestoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer | NaturiumBio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $66.83 | $36.28−$30.55 | $14.88−$51.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"KORRES - Mediterranean Vanilla Blossom Body Smoothing Milk" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, magnesium pca, manganese pca and sodium pca) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Glycine soja oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol and glyceryl stearate citrate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acidIrritation 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 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "KORRES" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 19.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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