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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: avena sativa kernel extract
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Avena sativa kernel extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractMilk~4.4–6.5%
Salmo oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia water~3.6–5.5%
Lavandula angustifolia flower~2.7–4%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinTheobroma cacao extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Butter~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIllipe butter~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethanolamine~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilStyrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.4–1%
Water~0.45–1.05%
Titanium dioxide~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCetearyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTin oxide~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl cinnamate~0.15–0.7%
Cinnamal~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.15–0.6%
Eugenol~0.15–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Avena sativa kernel extract, Milk, Salmo oil, Lavandula angustifolia water, Lavandula angustifolia flower, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao extract, Butter, Stearic acid, Illipe butter, Triethanolamine, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Water, Titanium dioxide, Cetearyl alcohol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tin oxide, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| LushSleepy Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Agua de Colonia ConcentradaBody Lotion | SkinfixEczema+ Extra Strength Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 51% |
| Price | — | $22.50 | $38.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Lush - Sleepy Body Lotion" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Avena sativa kernel extract, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and stearic acid in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxideIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 "Lush" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
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