Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-blemish
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 21
Key actives
Anti-blemish
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Decadent vanilla amber body butter that is packed with deeply moisturizing and hydrating ingredients, including shea butter, illipe butter, grape seed oil and jojoba esters, plus soothing honey and aloe vera . See More
Source: Bluemercury
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
An emollient that softens the skin
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Laura Mercier Body Butter Ambre Vanille Available in four classic scents, this Body Butter helps refresh, repair and reinforce your skin’s natural barrier to lock in moisture, while also evening out skin tone and adding a ‘lit-from-within’ dewy glow from top to toe.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product contains ingredients (ethyl linoleate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Cetearyl alcohol, Isocetyl stearate, Myristyl myristate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Butylene glycol, Isododecane, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Jojoba esters, Cetyl alcohol, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Isohexadecane, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Stearyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Tetrasodium edta, Prunus amygdalus dulcis protein, Sorbic acid, Xanthan gum, Aminomethyl propanol, Panthenol, Mel, Honey, Polysorbate 60, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Bht, Octyldodecanol, Benzophenone-4, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Ethyl oleate, Ethyl linolenate, Ethyl linoleate, Arachidyl propionate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Mel extract, Honey extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Myristica fragrans extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Benzyl benzoate, Anise alcohol, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Isocetyl stearate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Myristyl myristate, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Isododecane, Jojoba esters, Propanediol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Isohexadecane, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Stearyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Prunus amygdalus dulcis protein, Tetrasodium edta, Sorbic acid, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aminomethyl propanol, Mel, Honey, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Bht, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Lecithin, Arachidyl propionate, Ethyl linoleate, Ethyl linolenate, Ethyl oleate, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Mel extract, Honey extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Myristica fragrans extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Anise alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Limonene, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Isocetyl stearate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Myristyl myristate, Butylene glycol, Isododecane, Jojoba esters, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline wax, Stearyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Isohexadecane, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Panthenol, Sorbic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Aminomethyl propanol, Honey, Mel, Polysorbate 60, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Bht, Octyldodecanol, Benzophenone-4, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Lecithin, Arachidyl propionate, Ethyl linoleate, Ethyl linolenate, Ethyl oleate, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Honey extract, Myristica fragrans extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Ci 14700, Ci 42090, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Parfum, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Isocetyl stearate, Myristyl myristate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butylene glycol, Isododecane, Jojoba esters, Cetyl alcohol, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline wax, Stearyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Isohexadecane, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium edta, Prunus amygdalus dulcis protein, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Xanthan gum, Sorbic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenol, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Aminomethyl propanol, Honey, Polysorbate 60, Bht, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzophenone-4, Ficus carica extract, Lecithin, Arachidyl propionate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Ethyl linoleate, Ethyl linolenate, Ethyl oleate, Honey extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Myristica fragrans extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Ci 17200, Ci 60730, Ci 14700
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