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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Ceramide np + 19 moreStrong evidence
“Maximum Impact Moisturiser”
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:
alanine, aspartic acid.
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, chondrus crispus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, urea
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Aspartic acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilModerate evidence
This product contains aspartic acid. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Tilia platyphyllos extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateDimethicone~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCeteth-20~1.3–1.6%
Sodium polyacrylate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHexylene glycol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLaureth-7~0.65–1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.65–1%
- 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 oilMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractFructose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseCeramide np~0.5–0.7%
- 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 npGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractGlucose~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractMalva sylvestris flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pollen extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tilia platyphyllos extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chondrus crispus extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSucrose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseUrea~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaDextrin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinSodium carrageenan~0.3–0.6%
Maris sal~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salAlanine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAspartic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidHexyl nicotinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness
More about Hexyl nicotinateGlutamic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidSorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSorbitan oleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Ceteth-20, Sodium polyacrylate, Hexylene glycol, Laureth-7, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Fructose, Ceramide np, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Glucose, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Malva sylvestris flower/leaf extract, Pollen extract, Mel extract, Tilia platyphyllos extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Sucrose, Urea, Dextrin, Sodium carrageenan, Maris sal, Alanine, Aspartic acid, Hexyl nicotinate, Glutamic acid, Sorbic acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Sorbitan oleate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| MASUKMaximum Impact MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream | First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Face Moisturizer | BepantholFace and eye cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $49.00 | $26.44 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 7 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Colloidal Oatmeal | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "MASUK - Maximum Impact Moisturiser" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MASUK - Maximum Impact Moisturiser ticks this box. Urea, alanine, aspartic acid, fructose and glutamic acid 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, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone and squalane 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide np 0.50% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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