Kreyòl Essence Haitian Coffee & Coconut Body Creme
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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Elaeis guineensis oil + 11 moreWorks well
“Benefits 100% Natural ingredients infused with skincare essentials -, Haitian Black Castor Oil, guava, baobab extract and aloe leaf juice -, that moisturize, condition and soften your skin with the invigorating aroma of Coffee & Coconut Formulated Without Dyes Animal Testing Palm Oil Phthalates SLS EDTA PEGS Petroleum Propylene Glycol Harmful Fragrances Toxins GMOs Alcohol Mineral Oil Formaldehyde Fillers Gluten Parabens”
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, propylene glycol.
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: cocos nucifera oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 1 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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Tin~26–39%
Elaeis guineensis oil~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilEdta~0.5–1%
Propylene glycol~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolParfum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlcohol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholParaffinum liquidum~1.6–2.5%
- 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 liquidumFormaldehyde~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1–1.5%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.3%
- 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 butterRicinus communis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.4–0.9%
- 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~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 distearate~0.35–0.75%
Glycerin~0.3–0.75%
- 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 alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSorbitan olivate~0.2–0.7%
Behenyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Potassium paraben~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCalendula officinalis extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractPanthenol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractAdansonia digitata seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCocos nucifera oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSodium phytate~0.05–0.25%
Aroma~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Tin, Elaeis guineensis oil, Edta, Unknown, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Formaldehyde, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ricinus communis seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Sorbitan olivate, Behenyl alcohol, Unknown, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium paraben, Tocopherol, Calendula officinalis extract, Panthenol, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium phytate, Unknown, Aroma
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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.
| Kreyòl EssenceHaitian Coffee & Coconut Body CremeYOUR PRODUCT | LamelleSerra Body Lotion | Victoria's SecretPink GLAZED Fresh & Clean Body Lotion | SensiBiafineUltra-Nourishing Soothing Face Balm Extra-Rich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 49% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Petrolatum | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Kreyòl Essence - Haitian Coffee & Coconut Body Creme" 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. Glycerin and propylene 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). Paraffinum liquidum, theobroma cacao seed butter, cocos nucifera oil, ricinus communis seed oil and cetearyl alcohol 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: vitamin eIrritation 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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