PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydra Sensitive Post Shave Balm
zea mays oil
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
dimethiconol
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays oil
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
dimethicone
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays oil
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
All ingredients
butylene glycol
6.4% -
7.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Mentha piperita extract, Zea mays oil, Dimethiconol, Sodium hydroxide, Mannose, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Betula alba juice, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Butyrospermum parkii seedcake extract, Oryza sativa bran oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Geraniol, Coumarin, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
- Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuador