Works for
MoisturizingCoco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Our cream nourishes and moisturizes skin, leaving it comfortable, smooth, and intensely moisturized while soothing sensations of tightness and discomfort.”
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, c10-18 triglycerides.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Mustela’s Stretch Marks Cream is a velvety yet hard-working cream specifically formulated to deliver hydration, which helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDicaprylyl carbonate~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- 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 butterC10-18 triglycerides~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersGlyceryl stearate~1.3–2%
- 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 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylate1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Persea gratissima oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePropanediol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydrolyzed avocado protein~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPentylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPassiflora edulis fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C10-18 triglycerides, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Persea gratissima oil, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Citric acid, Hydrolyzed avocado protein, Maltodextrin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Passiflora edulis fruit extract
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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.
| MustelaStretch Marks CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MustelaMaternity Stretch Marks Cream Fragrance-Free | LumeneKlassikko 24H Face Cream For Sensitive Skin | Dr. Barbara SturmSuper Anti-Aging Crème Visage Anti-âge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $23.00 | $22.81 | — | $250.00+$227.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Allantoin | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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