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MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 12 moreWorks
“The fast-absorbing balm is enriched with shea butter and essential oils to calm razor burn, leaving your skin hydrated and your face looking fresh and healthy.”
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, caprylyl 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol + 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%
Sorbitol~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate citrate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilParfum~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.2%
- 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 butterXanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCera alba~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- 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 oilHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesSorbitan stearate~0.5–0.7%
Sucrose cocoate~0.45–0.7%
Echinacea purpurea extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractSqualane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMethylpropanediol~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Coumarin~0.2–0.35%
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCinnamal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Xanthan gum, Cera alba, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Sorbitan stearate, Sucrose cocoate, Echinacea purpurea extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Squalane, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Benzoic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Cinnamyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Cinnamal, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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