La Roche-Posay Nutritic Intense Nutri-Reconstituting Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 15 moreStrong evidence
“Nutritic Intense Nutri-Reconstituting Cream”
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, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
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, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 moreLimited evidence
“The La Roche-Posay vitamin C serum is formulated for customers with wrinkles, lack of radiance and skin irregularities.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Deeply hydrating and skin-smoothing, it also contains Salicylic Acid to gently exfoliate away dead skin for a brighter, more uniform tone and texture.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.8–8.3%
- 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 liquidumDimethicone~4.2–5.1%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneSynthetic wax~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxEthylhexyl palmitate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- 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 butterGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- 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 stearateBehenyl alcohol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateHexyldecanol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHexyldecyl laurate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateCera microcristallina~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~0.45–0.7%
Niacinamide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideParaffin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateDimethiconol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconolMyristyl malate phosphonic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Synthetic wax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Niacinamide, Paraffin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Dimethiconol, Myristyl malate phosphonic acid, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Disodium edta, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Acrylates copolymer, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| La Roche-PosayNutritic Intense Nutri-Reconstituting CreamYOUR PRODUCT | E45Rich 24hr Hand Cream | SchollExpert Care Daily Moisturizing Cream | GaldermaCetaphil Pro Dryness Control Night Restorative Hands Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 83% |
| Price | — | — | $13.64 | $10.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Evening Primrose Oil | Evening Primrose Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"La Roche-Posay - Nutritic Intense Nutri-Reconstituting Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing
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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.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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