Works for
MoisturizingDimethicone, Saccharide isomerate + 2 moreWorks
“Moisturizing Strengthener 4”
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:
saccharide isomerate, butylene 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: dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethyl acetate~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~6.9–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butyl acetate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nitrocellulose~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tosylamide/formaldehyde resin~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates copolymer~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerN-butyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triphenyl phosphate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.9–1.35%
Isopropyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholFormaldehyde~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-1~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide isomerate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateDimethicone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Retinyl palmitateButylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSaccharomyces/calcium ferment~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilCi 60725~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Ethyl acetate, Alcohol denat., Butyl acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/formaldehyde resin, Acrylates copolymer, N-butyl alcohol, Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate, Triphenyl phosphate, Water, Isopropyl alcohol, Formaldehyde, Benzophenone-1, Saccharide isomerate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Butylene glycol, Saccharomyces/calcium ferment, Zea mays oil, Unknown, Ci 60725
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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.
| Nail TekMoisturizing Strengthener 4YOUR PRODUCT | Deborah LippmannAll About That Base - CC Nail Treatment Base Coat | JulepCelebration | iS ClinicalMoisturizing Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 23% | 16% |
| Price | — | — | — | $106.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sunflower Seed Oil | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
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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.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuadorresearchgate.net
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