Liz Earle Calming Botanical Drops
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Mix 2 drops into your chosen moisturiser in the palm of your hand.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“* Perfect for stressed skin prone to redness, with giant hyssop to even the appearance of skin tone, plus British silver birch to calm and protect against dryness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetula pendula sap~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinXanthan gum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPanthenol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAgastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Betula pendula sap, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Liz EarleCalming Botanical DropsYOUR PRODUCT | THE Formula RxBarrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer | GarnierHyaluron Barrier Repair Liquid Care | MISSHAArtemisia Calming Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $33.05 | $31.99−$1.06 | $8.79−$24.26 | $20.65−$12.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Sodium Hyaluronate | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Liz Earle - Calming Botanical Drops" can work well for skin moisturization.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.40% - 2.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Liz Earle" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 64.70A$ in Australia and from 19.29£ up to 25.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
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