Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Phytosphingosine + 12 moreStrong evidence
“Stelatopia Emollient Cream”
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, glucose.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, petrolatum, phytosphingosine
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“It restores damaged skin barrier of atopic-prone skin, strengthens skin’s natural defenses thanks to Avocado Perseose® and reduces adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus* by preventing formation of biofilm, its protective coating.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinPetrolatum~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumHydrogenated vegetable oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilCyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- 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 triglycerideSucrose distearate~1.5–2.2%
Dextrin~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~1.1–1.7%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesPrunus domestica seed extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Candelilla cera~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.4–0.9%
- 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 SqualaneSucrose stearate~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateXanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlucose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSorbitol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
Ceramide np~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPhytosphingosine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sucrose distearate, Dextrin, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Prunus domestica seed extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Squalane, Sucrose stearate, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Glucose, Sorbitol, Citric acid, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MustelaStelatopia Emollient CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeMoisturizing Cream | MustelaStelatopia Emollient Cream | SEPHORA COLLECTIONHYDRATE - Hydrating Balmy Rich Cream Moisturizer with Lipids + Ceramides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 51% |
| Price | $15.35 | $5.35−$10.00 | $28.00+$12.65 | $19.25+$3.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 8 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | — | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Mustela - Stelatopia Emollient Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glucose, dextrin and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, phytosphingosine, petrolatum, helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables and persea gratissima fruit extract in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.35% and ceramide np 0.10% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 14.52A$ in Australia, for 28.00$ in the United States and from 7.46£ up to 13.36£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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