MONU Professional Skincare MONUSKIN Revitalising Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“MONUSKIN Revitalising 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, propylene glycol.
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.
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~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
- 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~2.5–3.7%
- 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 stearateDimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- 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 DimethiconeTricaprylyl citrate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl esters~1.4–2.2%
- 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.~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~1.1–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinCeteareth-30~0.9–1.3%
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~0.35–0.85%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.45–1%
- 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 methoxycinnamatePanthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitronellol~0.15–0.65%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSodium ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-3~0.35–0.75%
- 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-3Sodium propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Sorbitol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCitral~0.1–0.3%
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractArnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractSambucus nigra extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Tricaprylyl citrate, Cetyl esters, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Ceteareth-30, Diazolidinyl urea, Sodium methylparaben, Disodium edta, Propylparaben, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Panthenol, Citronellol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Sodium ethylparaben, Benzophenone-3, Sodium propylparaben, Geraniol, Linalool, Sorbitol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citral, Althaea officinalis root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Sambucus nigra extract, Limonene, Methylparaben
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| MONU Professional SkincareMONUSKIN Revitalising MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | No7Pure Retinol Eye Cream | Dr. MoritaHorse Oil Shea Butter Foot Cream | Gold BondMen's Essentials Everyday Cream | |
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| Match | — | 51% | 51% | 50% |
| Price | $44.29 | $16.98−$27.31 | $13.82−$30.47 | $5.59−$38.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Galactoarabinan | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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