Judging from the ingredient list, "M. Asam - Retinol Intense Body Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and caprylyl glycol 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). Emollients in this formulation (isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.75%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Valuable oils help provide intensive care and moisturize your skin daily.

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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, caprylyl glycol.

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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

isopropyl myristate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This product helps to counteract the appearance of skin aging and can help optimize the firmness and elasticity of your skin.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

retinyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

retinyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.7%

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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

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Potential irritants

retinyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

parfum 0.15% - 0.55%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

cetearyl alcohol 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

isopropyl palmitate 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Panthenol, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tapioca starch, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium gluconate, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate panthenol +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np centella asiatica extract +13 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ascorbic acid dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol tocopherol +2 more Other: niacinamide colloidal oatmeal +9 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: bisabolol inulin +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: niacinamide isosorbide dicaprylate +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 lanolin +13 more	Common: retinyl palmitate panthenol +3 more Other: urea dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide urea +9 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil persea gratissima oil +1 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera oil +4 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +23 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	symphytum officinale leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	sea salt Has skin benefit? maris sal Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? cannabis sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more

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