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“Make your bike, hike or general day run smoother with this soothing and moisturising anti-friction cream.”
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, calcium gluconate.
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, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
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An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanUsed to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCan 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 AlcoholA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPure 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 TocopherolUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateWater, Coco-caprylate, Niacinamide, Talc, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Tapioca starch, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Neopentyl glycol dipelargonate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Jojoba esters, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Rosa canina fruit oil, Xanthan gum, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Beta-glucan, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Sodium benzoate, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Vitex agnus castus extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Cyclodextrin, Calcium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Mio SkincareMove Groove Anti-Friction BalmYOUR PRODUCT | GeologieDark & Puffy Under Eye Cream | Sonya DakarSuper Clear | Elfa Pharm Atopi MedSoothing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 71% | 70% |
| Price | $19.83 | $36.00+$16.17 | $55.00+$35.17 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Salicylic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredient list, "Mio Skincare - Move Groove Anti-Friction Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin and calcium gluconate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (jojoba esters, cocos nucifera oil, cetyl alcohol, coco-caprylate and vegetable oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
The product retails for 15.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.
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