Natura Siberica Polar White Birch Moisturizing Face Cream-Gel
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Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Polar White Birch Moisturizing Face Cream-Gel”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Parfum + 2 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~40–60%
Polyglyceryl-6 stearate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateSodium stearoyl lactylate~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- 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 alcoholMagnesium aluminum silicate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateBetula alba bark water~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAllantoin~0.5–1.1%
- 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 AllantoinBetula alba leaf extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractNuphar luteum root extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viola odorata extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.35–0.8%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSilica~0.15–0.5%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCi 77891~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 42051~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Betula alba bark water, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Betula alba leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Nuphar luteum root extract, Viola odorata extract, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Silica, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ci 77891, Ci 77491, Ci 42051
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| Natura SibericaPolar White Birch Moisturizing Face Cream-GelYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth Grant CAGreen Power with Hemp Seed Oil Day Cream | Recipe For MenAnti-Redness Gel | endota spaBlue Light Defence Hydro Cream | |
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| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $13.21 | $40.00+$26.79 | $17.85+$4.64 | $134.85+$121.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Natura Siberica - Polar White Birch Moisturizing Face Cream-Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and polyglyceryl-6 stearate) 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
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.00% - 1.50%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- In addition, this moisturizer contains Allantoin (0.50% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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