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Lavelier Moisture Allure Cream

Name: Lavelier - Moisture Allure Cream
Brand: Lavelier

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Moisturizing

12 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Lavelier Moisture Allure Cream is a lush daily moisturizer that helps replenish and restore the look of dry, fatigued skin.”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–6.3%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1–1.6%

Hydrolyzed oat proteinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~3.7–5.6%

Cyclohexasiloxane· EmollientEffect: LowA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels~2.8–4.2%

Magnesium gluconateEffect: LowA mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking~0.05–0.2%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.6%

Calcium gluconate· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product~0.1–0.35%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.75%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~2.1–3.2%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.15–0.6%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.3–0.75%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Retinyl palmitateKey activeEffect: MediumThree 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~0.1–0.5%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Retinyl palmitateThree 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 effectHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Cyclopentasiloxane~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Cyclohexasiloxane~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Cetearyl olivate~1.4–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Betaine~1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Hydrolyzed oat protein~0.85–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Carbomer~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Aminomethyl propanol~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the pH in formulations

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishMoisturizingEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Retinyl palmitate~0.1–0.5%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliation

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

More about Retinyl palmitate

O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Calcium gluconate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product

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Magnesium gluconate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking

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Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Betaine, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Retinyl palmitate, O-cymen-5-ol, Parfum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrolresearchgate.net
3
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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