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Moroccanoil Magic of Hydration
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Magic of Hydration
glycerin
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
serine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
sodium pca
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Anti-blemish
chitosan
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
retinyl palmitate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
linoleic acid
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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Anti-aging
retinyl palmitate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
serine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
threonine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
retinyl palmitate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Anti-oxidation
chitosan
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
palmaria palmata extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
undaria pinnatifida extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 9
Potential irritants
cocamidopropyl betaine
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
parfum
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
palmaria palmata extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
tocopherol
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
cocamidopropyl betaine
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
parfum
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
palmaria palmata extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Tin, Water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Lactamide mea, Acrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Chondrus crispus extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Sodium sarcosinate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xylitol, Polyquaternium-7, Glucose, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Xylitylglucoside, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Sodium pca, Peg-20 glyceryl laurate, Lauric acid, Ethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Linoleic acid, Lactic acid, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Tin, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetrimonium chloride, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Citric acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Behentrimonium chloride, Dmdm hydantoin, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Parfum, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Wheat amino acids, Soy amino acids, Citric acid, Glucose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Stearamine oxide, Olealkonium chloride, Behentrimonium chloride, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric glycerides polyglyceryl-10 esters, Xylitylglucoside, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Anhydroxylitol, Glyceryl stearate se, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride, Xylitol, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, C12-13 pareth-9, Cetrimonium chloride, Arginine hcl, Serine, Threonine, Algin, Chitosan, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Parfum, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Ci 26100, Ci 15850, Ci 47000, Yellow 11
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developments
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Protection Against Free Radicals (UVB Irradiation) of a Water-Soluble Enzymatic Extract from Rice Bran. Study Using Human Keratinocyte Monolayer and Reconstructed Human Epidermis
- Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Oryza Sativa (rice)Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Powder, Oryza Sativa (rice) Starch, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Final Report on On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmetics
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Chitosan against cutaneous pathogens
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens
- Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effects