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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Overnight Cream Sensitive Skin La Roche Posay

La Roche Posay - La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Overnight Cream Sensitive Skin
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW

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Boots
Starting at £19.00
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In stock 2/5/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-blemish
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"It is 100% hypoallergenic and also non-comedogenic (won't block pores)."
From: Boots

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"A formula proven to soothe, hydrate and reduce skin sensitivity every night."
From: Boots

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
dimethiconol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
carnosine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
pentylene glycol
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua / water Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
4 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
5 butylene glycol 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
6 butyrospermum parkii butter / shea butter 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
7 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
8 niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
9 dimethicone 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
10 ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide / ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency
11 polymethylsilsesquioxane A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
12 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
13 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
14 glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
15 dimethiconol A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
16 aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Used to thicken the product's consistency
17 carnosine A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
18 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
19 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
20 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
21 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
22 t-butyl alcohol Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
23 toluene sulfonic acid
24 tocopherol 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
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
  • Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Biological activities of the natural imidazole-containing peptidomimetics n-acetylcarnosine, carcinine and l-carnosine in ophthalmic and skin care products
  • Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmetics
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
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