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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Beeswax + 18 moreStrong evidence
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, royal jelly extract.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
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, Ascorbyl glucosideLimited evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Squalane~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneParaffinum liquidum~4.4–5.4%
- 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 liquidumGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.5–3%
- 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 DimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.5%
- 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 butterCetyl alcohol~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.6–1.9%
- 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 stearatePeg-14 stearate~1.3–1.6%
Cera alba~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidCi 77492~0.6–0.95%
Iron oxides~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesZea mays oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilAscorbyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideHydrolyzed hazelnut protein~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 81~0.45–0.7%
Limonene~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLinalool~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPropylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolIsohexadecane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeSorbitan tristearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateCera microcristallina~0.45–0.7%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
Cera microcristallina~0.45–0.7%
- 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 microcristallinaAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerAcrylates copolymer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 copolymerParaffin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPassiflora edulis seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Octyldodecanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilOryza sativa bran oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilRoyal jelly extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-14 stearate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Zea mays oil, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydrolyzed hazelnut protein, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylparaben, Polysorbate 81, Limonene, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sorbitan tristearate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Acrylates copolymer, Paraffin, Unknown, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Disodium edta, Octyldodecanol, Methylparaben, Citronellol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Royal jelly extract, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate
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| Match | — | 58% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $24.37 | $13.65 | $9.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Lancôme - Baume Nutrix Royal Body" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Lancôme - Baume Nutrix Royal Body ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, royal jelly extract, caprylyl glycol and propylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, oryza sativa bran oil, passiflora edulis seed oil, beeswax and butyrospermum parkii butter 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.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: apricot kernel oilIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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