L'amande

L'amande Moisturizing Body Cream

Name: L'amande - Moisturizing Body Cream
Brand: L'amande

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Anti-aging

Serine, Ascorbic acid

May help

What the product description says

“Enriched with vitamin E to counteract free radicals that contribute to skin aging and with vitamin C which, by promoting the formation of collagen, prevents blemishes.”

Source: SmallFlower

This product contains serine. This ingredient 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.

SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.75%

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~0.05–0.15%

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 more

Works

What the product description says

“Moisturizing Body Cream”

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: glycerin, glycine.

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, isododecane.

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~5.6–8.5%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.4–5.2%

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%

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~1.8–2.7%

Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.9%

SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.75%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

GlycineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function~0.05–0.25%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.1–3.2%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.85–1.3%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.2–0.8%

Anti-blemish

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Enriched with vitamin E to counteract free radicals that contribute to skin aging and with vitamin C which, by promoting the formation of collagen, prevents blemishes.”

Source: SmallFlower

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa centifolia flower water + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1–1.5%est.

Rosa centifolia flower water—High~0.3–0.7%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%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~5.6–8.5%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.4–0.9%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~0.15–0.6%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 texture2/5~3.4–5.2%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~5.6–8.5%

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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Cetearyl alcohol~3.4–5.2%

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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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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Glyceryl stearate~2.1–3.2%

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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Isododecane~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Hydrogenated tetradecenyl/methylpentadecene~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~1.3–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caprylyl glycol~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Carbomer~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethanolamine~0.4–0.9%

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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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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate

Rosa centifolia flower water~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

More about Rosa centifolia flower water

Sorbitol~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Serine~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

More about Serine

Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Caprylhydroxamic acid

Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.5%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid

Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

More about Hexyl cinnamal

Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate

Citronellol~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol

Linalool~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool

Glycine~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

More about Glycine

Urexycitronellal

Not recognized

Ascorbic acid~0.05–0.15%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Isododecane, Hydrogenated tetradecenyl/methylpentadecene, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl glucoside, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosa centifolia flower water, Sorbitol, Serine, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Ascorbic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Sodium hyaluronate, Citronellol, Linalool, Glycine, Unknown, Ascorbic acid

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Irritancy	High	Medium	Low	Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
3
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
5
Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiencyjamanetwork.com
6
Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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