Laura Mercier

Twin Flames Soufflé Hand Cream Duo

Name: Laura Mercier - Twin Flames Soufflé Hand Cream Duo
Brand: Laura Mercier

Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

9 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good 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, caprylyl glycol.

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, cocos nucifera oil.

BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OILRole: HeroA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~0.45–0.7%

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA 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~0.5–0.75%

COCOS NUCIFERA OILRole: Key activeAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.45–0.65%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.5–0.75%

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.5–0.7%

MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTERRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.45–0.65%

SQUALANERole: Key activeAn 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.~0.5–0.75%

THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTERRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.45–0.7%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~0.3–0.55%

Irritancy

27 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 27 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~1.5–1.9%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyLow~1.1–1.4%est.

Prunus domestica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinLow~0.6–0.9%est.

Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingLow~0.5–0.8%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.55–0.8%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesLow~0.5–0.75%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.45–0.65%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~0.45–0.65%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.5–0.7%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeLow~0.3–0.6%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyLow~0.45–0.7%est.

Prunus domestica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinLow~0.4–0.65%est.

Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingLow~0.35–0.65%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.45–0.65%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesLow~0.3–0.55%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.2–0.4%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~0.2–0.35%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.25–0.45%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeLow~0.15–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

9 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin

High risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~4.3–5.3%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~1–1.2%est.

Porphyridium cruentum extractA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effectHigh~0.6–0.9%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenicHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Porphyridium cruentum extractA red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effectHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~1.4–1.8%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.5–0.75%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

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