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Living Nature Balancing Day Lotion

Name: Living Nature - Balancing Day Lotion
Brand: Living Nature

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Triticum vulgare germ oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 more

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What the product description says

“Balancing Day Lotion”

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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, mel.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

Triticum vulgare germ oilKey activeEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~1.1–1.6%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey activeEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3–4.4%

GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.2–3.3%

Oenothera biennis oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.15–0.7%

SqualaneKey activeEffect: 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.~6.3–9.5%

MelKey activeEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~1.3–1.9%

Persea gratissima oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.35–0.8%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.45–1%

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~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus grandis fruit extract—High~1.3–1.9%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.85–1.3%est.

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3–4.4%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

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

2 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

Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~1.1–1.6%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 radicals3/5~0.45–1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Squalane~6.3–9.5%

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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Cetearyl olivate~3.7–5.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Glycerin~2.2–3.3%

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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Sorbitan olivate~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citrus grandis fruit extract~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Mel~1.3–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Phormium tenax extract

Not recognized

Triticum vulgare germ oil~1.1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Parfum~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Totarol~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Leptospermum scoparium extract

Not recognized

Sclerotium gum~0.4–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1%

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

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Persea gratissima oil~0.35–0.8%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.15–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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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Sodium levulinate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium anisate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Cetearyl olivate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Mel, Unknown, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Parfum, Totarol, Unknown, Sclerotium gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Tocopherol, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Potassium sorbate

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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
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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