Based on the ingredients included, "Lano - Face Base Vitamin E Day Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin) 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). Emollients in this formulation (lanolin, vitis vinifera seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and vitamin c

Irritation risk

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 medium. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Lano" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Face Base Vitamin E Day Cream

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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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin

Vitis vinifera seed oil1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Lanolin4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Cetearyl alcohol3.1% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that softens the skin

Milk0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Might have some moisturizing properties

Glyceryl stearate2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Pure 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

Key Actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

Lanolin4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Cleansing, Moisturizing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Vitis vinifera seed oil1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Glycerin0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

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

Potential irritants

Parfum0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Benzyl alcohol0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Ascorbic acid0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Vitis vinifera seed oil1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Cetearyl glucoside0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Carrageenan0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Citric acid0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol3.1% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

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

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Carrageenan0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Lanolin4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Cetearyl alcohol3.1% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Glyceryl stearate2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin

Vitis vinifera seed oil1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Avena sativa kernel meal1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Glycerin0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium polyacrylate starch0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Phenoxyethanol0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Parfum0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Cetearyl olivate0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Sorbitan olivate0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Benzyl alcohol0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Cetearyl glucoside0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Carrageenan0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Milk0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Might have some moisturizing properties

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Ascorbic acid0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

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

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Pure 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

Citric acid0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Ingredient list view

Water, Lanolin, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Avena sativa kernel meal, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Parfum, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Benzyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Carrageenan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Milk, Unknown, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Citric acid

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