Molton Brown Dewy Lily of the Valley and Star Anise Body Lotion
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 16 moreWorks
“Perfectly pamper skin with Molton Brown's Dewy Lily of the Valley and Star Anise Body Lotion ; a fast-absorbing moisturiser developed to nourish, comfort and hydrate from top to toe.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, copernicia cerifera wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Cananga odorata macrophylla flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCoconut alkanes~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesButyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterRicinus communis seed oil~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCrambe abyssinica seed oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilParfum~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCananga odorata macrophylla flower extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus reticulata leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxIllicium verum fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractIllicium verum fruit/seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Michelia alba flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilPropylheptyl caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIsohexadecane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Ceteareth-20~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Glyceryl stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePalmitic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSorbitan oleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateStearic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Coconut alkanes, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Parfum, Cananga odorata macrophylla flower extract, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Copernicia cerifera wax, Illicium verum fruit extract, Illicium verum fruit/seed oil, Michelia alba flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated castor oil, Propylheptyl caprylate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate, Palmitic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Stearic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Citric acid, 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.
| Molton BrownDewy Lily of the Valley and Star Anise Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceHYDRALIGHT Moisture Infusing Lotion | GarnierBody Ultimate Blends Restoring Lotion | Vita LiberataFabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | — | $33.00 | — | $9.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Mineral Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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