MONU Professional Skincare MONUSKIN Firming Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“MONUSKIN Firming Moisturiser”
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, soluble collagen.
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, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Fine surface lines appear smoothed and skin feels tightened and toned.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol denat. + 9 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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Water~45–55%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractTricaprylyl citrate~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~2.8–3.4%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.3–2.8%
- 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 stearateGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl esters~1.6–2%
- 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 estersAlcohol denat.~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ceteareth-30~1.2–1.4%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaSodium methylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.6–0.9%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Linalool~0.55–0.8%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSoluble collagen~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenSodium ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-3~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium propylparaben~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~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 LimoneneGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Farnesol~0.1–0.25%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Tricaprylyl citrate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Cetyl esters, Alcohol denat., Ceteareth-30, Diazolidinyl urea, Sodium methylparaben, Disodium edta, Propylparaben, Linalool, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Soluble collagen, Sodium ethylparaben, Benzophenone-3, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Sodium propylparaben, Limonene, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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