L'amande Exfoliant Foot Cream

L'amande Exfoliant Foot Cream

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclomethicone + 6 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Scent Smooth and Soothe Enjoy this effective exfoliating cream for deep hydration on the roughest parts of your feet.”
Source: SmallFlower

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: cyclomethicone, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~6.2–9.2%
CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~3.8–5.7%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.8–4.2%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~1.1–1.6%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.5–2.3%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.3–2%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.4%
Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.95–1.4%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Exfoliant Foot Cream”
From product name

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?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus limon flower/leaf/stem extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.2–9.2%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.8–2.6%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.35–0.8%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.5–2.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–9.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cyclomethicone~3.8–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sorbitan stearate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polysorbate 60~1.8–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Stearic acid~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Pumice~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation

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Betula alba leaf extract~0.45–1%
Formula
Oryzanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus limon flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Triethanolamine~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrated silica~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying
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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Stearic acid, Pumice, Betula alba leaf extract, Oryzanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus limon flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrated silica, Limonene

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