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MD Complete by Dr. Brian Zelickson Deep Moisturizer

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%Borago officinalis seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "MD Complete by Dr. Brian Zelickson - Deep Moisturizer" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MD Complete by Dr. Brian Zelickson - Deep Moisturizer ticks this box. Panthenol, urea, anhydroxylitol, betaine and glycerin 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). Isosorbide dicaprylate, borago officinalis seed oil, butyrospermum parkii oil, glycine soja oil and solanum lycopersicum seed oil 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.

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

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Deep Moisturizer

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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: anhydroxylitol, betaine.

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: isosorbide dicaprylate, panthenol, urea

chondrus crispus extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

dimethicone 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

urea 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) 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.

vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

borago officinalis seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

borago officinalis seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Potential irritants

triacetin 0.15% - 0.25%

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Used to dissolve other ingredients

pentylene glycol 4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii oil 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

cetearyl alcohol 1.2% - 1.5%

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 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

pentylene glycol 4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

squalane 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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.

Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Glycerin, Urea, Betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium pca, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Ceteth-10 phosphate, Dicetyl phosphate, Xylitol, Chlorphenesin, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Polyquaternium-51, Trehalose, Allantoin, Potassium lactate, Chondrus crispus extract, Glycine soja oil, Sodium hydroxide, Punica granatum seed oil, Bisabolol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Borago officinalis seed oil, Zinc citrate, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Polyglutamic acid, Hydrolyzed sclerotium gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Triacetin, Alaria esculenta extract, Glucose

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Key ingredients	anhydroxylitol urea +24 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +8 more Other: niacinamide pantolactone +3 more	Common: urea isosorbide dicaprylate +10 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +14 more	Common: urea panthenol +7 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +3 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: panthenol urea +6 more Other: niacinamide fructose +4 more	Common: panthenol urea +4 more Other: cetyl dimethicone butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: urea panthenol +4 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +3 more	Common: anhydroxylitol urea +6 more Other: diglycerin pullulan +2 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter butyrospermum parkii butter extract +4 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter butyrospermum parkii butter extract +4 more
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Potential Irritants	triacetin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more

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MD Complete by Dr. Brian Zelickson Deep Moisturizer

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