Mary&May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 7 moreWorks well
“Containing 50,000ppm of blackberry extract and 100,000ppm of blue lotus water, this vegan cream essence provides soothing, anti-aging and hydrating effects.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, TocopherolMay help
“Containing 50,000ppm of blackberry extract and 100,000ppm of blue lotus water, this vegan cream essence provides soothing, anti-aging and hydrating effects.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, ficus carica fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Nymphaea caerulea flower water~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- 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 oilHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extract1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1%
Methylpropanediol~1.4–2.1%
Centella asiatica extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractFicus carica fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractHydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrogenated lecithin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinButylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinTrilaureth-4 phosphate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Trilaureth-4 phosphateSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePvm/ma copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyanocobalamin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminCeramide np~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npMaltodextrin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Nymphaea caerulea flower water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Sodium polyacrylate, Pvm/ma copolymer, Cyanocobalamin, Ceramide np, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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| Mary&MayVegan Blackberry Complex Cream EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Beauty of JoseonGlow Replenishing Rice Milk | Dr. CeuracleVegan Kombucha Tea Essence | BYOMAHYDRATING MILKY TONER | |
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| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $20.65 | $9.00−$11.65 | $8.59−$12.06 | $14.99−$5.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Mary&May - Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Mary& May - Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence ticks this box. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.45%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 18.07$ up to 30.00$ in the United States and for 25.31£ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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