Marie Rose After Mosquitoes Soothing Cream
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Palmitic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“After Mosquitoes Soothing Cream”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum, palmitic acid.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acid, BisabololWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimMay help
This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycyrrhetinic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Menthol, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-6 stearate~5–7.6%
Paraffinum liquidum~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPeg-32 stearate~2.5–3.7%
Palmitic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycyrrhetinic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidMenthol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBisabolol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololParfum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%
Farnesol~0.1–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-6 stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-32 stearate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Eugenol, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| Marie RoseAfter Mosquitoes Soothing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | JUN COSMETICJunlove Coenzyme Q10 Cream | BiodermaSensibio Anti-Redness Moisturiser | FuekiGentle Medicated Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Price | — | $31.50 | $16.32 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Marie Rose - After Mosquitoes Soothing Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Price
The product retails for 3.40£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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