PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Instantly hydrates skin and up to 48 hours Instantly sooths cracked, dry skin Proven to form a protective layer to rescue dry skin Quickly penetrates into the skin
glycerin
4.2% -
5.2%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.6% -
8.1%
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
squalane
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
parfum
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
hydroxycitronellal
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
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
cetearyl alcohol
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
hydroxycitronellal
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
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
cetearyl alcohol
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.6% -
8.1%
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
glycerin
4.2% -
5.2%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Propanediol, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Squalane, Diheptyl succinate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Tapioca starch, Maris aqua, Sea water, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Wound Repair Potential of Olea europaea L. Leaf Extracts Revealed by In Vivo Experimental Models and Comparative Evaluation of the Extracts' Antioxidant Activity