Name: KORRES - Violet Body Smoothing Milk
Brand: KORRES

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "KORRES - Violet Body Smoothing Milk" works well for improving skin hydration 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. 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). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and caprylyl glycol) 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

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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.

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The product retails from 14.81£ up to 19.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Combining the moisturising properties of almond oil and shea butter, the velvety formula works to leave soft and smooth skin.

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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: 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

magnesium pca 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

panthenol 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

manganese pca 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

zinc pca 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

lactic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

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)

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Potential irritants

althaea officinalis root extract 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

glycine soja oil 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.2% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, 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, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Parfum

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Key ingredients	lactic acid panthenol +10 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide carthamus tinctorius seed oil +8 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: isopropyl myristate	Common: panthenol sodium pca +3 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide eos +27 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide np +11 more	Common: lactic acid panthenol +4 more Other: arginine aspartic acid +10 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: theobroma cacao seed butter	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: arginine aspartic acid +14 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +15 more	spilanthes acmella flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cetrimonium chloride Has skin benefit? +5 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +18 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? +14 more	dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	coumarin Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +28 more	linalool Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +42 more

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