
“Strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier”
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, caprylyl 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: peg-10 dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.
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Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
More about Drometrizole trisiloxaneProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateUvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateTinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineHelps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholPure 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 TocopherolUsed to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateWater, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Alcohol denat., Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isononyl isononanoate, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diisopropyl sebacate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl alcohol, Zea mays starch, Silica, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Peg-20, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sphingomonas ferment extract, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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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-PosayToleriane Rosaliac MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeOil Control Moisturising Gel-Cream | No7Essential Moisture Day Fluid | AsdaKind & Gentle Light Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $30.97 | $15.02−$15.95 | $15.99−$14.98 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Petrolatum | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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