Lavera

Lavera Basis Foot Cream

Name: Lavera - Basis Foot Cream
Brand: Lavera

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Lanolin, Glycine soja oil + 13 more

Works well

What the product description says

“What it is Lavera Basis Foot Cream is a quick-absorbing natural cream that infuses the skin with organic macadamia oil to nourish and protect.”

Source: Naturisimo

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: cera alba, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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

LanolinHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSebum 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~0.75–1.1%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~5.5–6.8%

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~3–3.7%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~2.2–2.7%

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1.7–2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.1–1.3%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.55–0.85%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.55%

Brassica campestris sterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.5%

Myristyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating~2.4–2.9%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.5%

Lanolin alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.5–0.75%

Hydrogenated palm glycerides· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~0.45–0.7%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 9 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~4.2–5.2%est.

Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~2.4–2.9%est.

Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

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

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~5.5–6.8%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~2.2–2.7%est.

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1.7–2%est.

Lanolin alcoholHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

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 radicals3/5~0.3–0.55%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~5.5–6.8%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.1–1.3%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycine soja oil~5.5–6.8%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Alcohol~4.2–5.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Glycerin~3–3.7%

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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Myristyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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Cera alba~2.2–2.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.7–2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Cellulose~1.5–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Lanolin~0.75–1.1%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Hectorite~0.65–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Squalane~0.55–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Loess~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lanolin alcohol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Betula alba leaf extract~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Myrtus communis leaf water~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A 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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil

Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter

Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Brassica campestris sterols~0.3–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate

Parfum~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citral~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate

Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

More about Benzyl alcohol

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycine soja oil, Alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl alcohol, Cera alba, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Cellulose, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Lanolin, Hectorite, Squalane, Loess, Xanthan gum, Lanolin alcohol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Tocopherol, Myrtus communis leaf water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated lecithin, Brassica campestris sterols, Ascorbyl palmitate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol

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	LaveraBasis Foot CreamYOUR PRODUCT	AureliaRepair Brighten Hand Cream	FlexitolRapid Revive Overnight Cream	LanolipsRose Hand Cream Intense
Match	—	55%	55%	54%
Price	$28.16	—	$9.62−$18.54	$11.50−$16.66
Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 8	3 of 8	5 of 8
Key difference	—	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Mineral Oil	Jojoba Oil
Irritancy	High	High	Medium	High
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.

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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
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Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
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Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
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The lanolin paradox revisited Matiz, Catalina et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 1, 197jaad.org
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Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
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The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
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Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu

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