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MoisturizingCoconut alkanes, Cyclopentasiloxane + 8 moreWorks
“The moisture-retaining formula contains hyaluronic acid and pearl pigments to create a velvety texture”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MentholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Coconut alkanes~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesCyclopentasiloxane~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneIsononyl isononanoate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEuphorbia cerifera cera~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
More about Euphorbia cerifera ceraCyclohexasiloxane~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneSynthetic fluorphlogopite~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteMica~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCalcium carbonate~1.6–2.4%
Oryza sativa cera~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kaolin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneMenthyl pca~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C10-18 triglycerides~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesGlyceryl caprylate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTriolein~0.3–0.75%
Menthol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlyceryl dioleate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCi 77891~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Coconut alkanes, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl isononanoate, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Cyclohexasiloxane, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Mica, Calcium carbonate, Oryza sativa cera, Kaolin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Menthyl pca, C10-18 triglycerides, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Triolein, Menthol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl dioleate, Tin oxide, Ci 77891
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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