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men-u Matte Moisturizer .Buddy

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
9 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Matte Moisturizer .”
From product name

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

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~1.6–2.4%
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~1.3–2%
DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.15–0.65%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.15%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~5.3–8%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~1.1–1.6%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~2.5–3.8%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.9–5.9%
AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.4%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“Vitamin E shields from free radicals which cause signs of ageing, and boosts elasticity to refresh skin.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.1–3.1%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.35–0.8%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~0.3–0.75%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~5.3–8%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~2.5–3.8%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.9–1.35%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.3–8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Ethylhexyl stearate~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate se~2.5–3.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Propylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Corn starch modified~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product formulation

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Dimethicone~1.6–2.4%
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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Glycerin~1.3–2%
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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Cyclopentasiloxane~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Ceteareth-20~0.9–1.35%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Polysorbate 60~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan stearate~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
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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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Triethanolamine~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Dimethiconol~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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Propylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Allantoin~0.1–0.4%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

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

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Carbomer~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Isobutylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Propylene glycol, Corn starch modified, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Dimethiconol, Propylparaben, Allantoin, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Sodium hyaluronate

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