
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, madecassoside
This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
This product contains ingredients (madecassoside) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia japonica flower extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractOne 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 GlycerinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideUsed 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 glycolAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronatePure 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 TocopherolAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateUsed as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPlant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extractCannabis sativa seed extract, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Sorbitan olivate, Trisiloxane, Jojoba esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propanediol, Salix alba bark extract, Centella asiatica extract, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, 4-terpineol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Madecassoside, Butylene glycol, Asiaticoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Camellia japonica flower extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Ceramide np, Hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract
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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.
| LALARECIPEHempseed CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LABPine Calming Cica Cream Plus 60ml | PYUNKANG YULCalming Moisture Barrier Cream | the Torriden StoreDive in Cream Crème Hydratante | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | $13.71 | $12.02 | $25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 17 of 22 | 13 of 22 | 12 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Squalane | Sh-Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"LALARECIPE - Hempseed Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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. Arginine, betaine, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 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). Ceramide np, cannabis sativa seed extract, cannabis sativa seed oil, jojoba esters and arginine 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.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 33 studies and safety reviews.
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