Works for
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 9 moreWorks
“Lightweight and essential oil free, it delivers replenishing hydration with a silky finish that absorbs without heaviness.”
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Rosa damascena flower water + 6 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreMay help
“Shea butter and Jojoba deeply moisturise Aloe Vera soothes and calms Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E & Rose-hip promote elasticity and firmness Hyaluronic Acid smooths fine lines & wrinkles Kakadu Plum, Davidson Plum and Quandong boost moisture and calm the skin”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 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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Rosa damascena flower water~24–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCetearyl olivate~3.1–4.6%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.5–3.8%
- 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 butterSorbitan olivate~1.6–2.4%
Glycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinRose flower oil/extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAstragalus membranaceus root extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilDavidsonia jerseyana fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCucumis sativus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUbiquinone~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneRosa canina fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractWater~0.1–0.35%
Santalum acuminatum fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum acuminatum fruit extractSclerotium gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSilica~0.1–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLysolecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinPullulan~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetearyl olivate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan olivate, Glycerin, Rose flower oil/extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Davidsonia jerseyana fruit extract, Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ubiquinone, Rosa canina fruit extract, Water, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Sclerotium gum, Silica, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Lysolecithin, Pullulan, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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| Mukti OrganicsCalming MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | FollainMoisturizer | Osmosis +BeautyQuench - Nourishing Moisturizer | A'kinCalming Facial Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $28.80 | $64.00 | $26.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Mukti - Calming Moisturiser" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea, alanine, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (carthamus tinctorius seed oil and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 4.40% - 6.70%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- Bakuchiol in this moisturizer (the concentration is about 0.95% - 1.45%). Helps fight photodamage (wrinkles, elasticity loss and pigmentation) and can reduce clogged pores and blemishes. Bakuchiol is a compound extracted from a plant Babchi. It acts similar to retinoids, but with less irritation risk.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mukti" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 68.00A$ up to 120.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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