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Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
6 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“If you’re not sure which moisturizer is for you, we recommend starting here.”
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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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, theobroma cacao seed butter.

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~2.2–3.4%
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~1.4–2%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.7–2.5%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.2–1.9%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~4.6–6.9%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.8–4.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower water + 3 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
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~23–34%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.4–1%est.
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.1–0.35%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 radicals3/5~2.2–3.4%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.7–2.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.2–1.9%est.
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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~23–34%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Verbascum thapsus leaf extract~10–15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Olea europaea fruit oil~4.6–6.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Citrus aurantium amara flower water~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Stearic acid~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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
Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.7–2.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Glycerin~1.4–2%
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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Cetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.9%
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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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hypericum perforatum extract~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Viola odorata extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Helianthus annuus petal extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alkanna tinctoria root extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alcohol denat.~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Triethanolamine~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Verbascum thapsus leaf extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Viola odorata extract, Helianthus annuus petal extract, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Alcohol denat., Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Parfum, Propylparaben

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Evaluation of Skin Irritation and Acute and Subacute Oral Toxicity of Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils in Rabbit and Micencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Assessment report on Lavandula angustifolia Mill., aetheroleum and Lavandula angustifolia Mill., flos ema.europa.eu
  3. 3
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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