Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Gives moisture to every corner of your skin and keeps your skin soft and plump.”
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, soluble collagen.
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: dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, UbiquinoneWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Tocopherol, UbiquinoneMay help
This product contains tocopherol, ubiquinone. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Paraffinum liquidumSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTriethylhexanoin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinTocopherol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 TocopherolUbiquinone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneSoluble collagen~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDimethicone~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearoyl glutamic acid~0.4–0.9%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Isobutylparaben~0.1–0.35%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Butylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Caramel~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triethylhexanoin, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Soluble collagen, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Stearoyl glutamic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Polysorbate 80, Unknown, Sodium hydroxide, Isobutylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Caramel
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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.
| KoseVital Age Q10 Milky LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Annayake24H Light Cream Continuous Hydration | pdcPure Natural Cream Essence - 2 Types | ShiseidoAqualabel Balance Care Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | — | — | $18.10 | $26.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 2 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Diglycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kose - Vital Age Q10 Milky Lotion" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, soluble collagen and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 42.88CA$ in Canada, for 51.51A$ in Australia, from 18.60$ up to 24.40$ in the United States and for 37.88£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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