Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vitis vinifera seed oil.
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).
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Alcohol + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–33%
- 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 triglycerideStearyl alcohol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholIsopropyl palmitate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetyl esters~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersOzokerite~2.7–4.1%
Tribehenin~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSilica~1.7–2.5%
Zinc oxide~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideZingiber officinale root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractPunica granatum seed extract~0.55–1.25%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractAlcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAllyl caproate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anisaldehyde~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.35–0.85%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilHexenyl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Tagetes minuta flower oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetyl esters, Ozokerite, Tribehenin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Silica, Zinc oxide, Zingiber officinale root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Punica granatum seed extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Alcohol, Allyl caproate, Anisaldehyde, Benzyl acetate, Citral, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Hexenyl acetate, Hexyl acetate, Juniperus mexicana oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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