Mavala

Mavala Nutri Elixir Ultimate Cream

Name: Mavala - Nutri Elixir Ultimate Cream
Brand: Mavala

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

11 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“It combats dryness, leaving skin softer and suppler than before.”

Source: Mankind

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: betaine, 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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1–1.2%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~4.5–5.5%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.3–4%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.4–1.7%

Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~0.7–1.05%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.2–0.35%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.45–0.65%

Linum usitatissimum seed oilEffect: Low~0.5–0.75%

Dibutyl adipate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~6.4–7.8%

Polyglyceryl-6 distearateEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.4%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.2–0.4%

Anti-aging

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“To visibly smooth your skin’s surface, a complex of bioactivated Vegetal Oils works to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles, leading you towards a younger illusion.”

Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Malva sylvestris flower extract, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Malva sylvestris flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.5–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 distearateHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.9–2.4%est.

Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.7–1.05%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)Medium~0.3–0.55%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.5–5.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dibutyl adipate~6.4–7.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cocos nucifera oil~4.5–5.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Dimethicone~3.3–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Propanediol~2.4–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Polyglyceryl-6 distearate~1.9–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides~1.7–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Betaine~1.4–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Microcrystalline cellulose~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Exfoliation

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Glycerin~1–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Jojoba esters~0.7–1.05%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.5–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance

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Pichia anomala extract~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Cellulose gum~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Mica~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tin oxide~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cetyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Cocos nucifera oil, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides, Betaine, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Pichia anomala extract, Caprylyl glycol, Cellulose gum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tin oxide, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Titanium dioxide