NATURE REPUBLIC Herbology Lavender Foot Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This foot cream, featuring lavender grown from smart farm, promote hydrated and smooth skin”
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:
betaine.
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, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Mentha piperita extract, Thymus vulgaris extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Urea~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaButyrospermum parkii butter~4.7–5.7%
- 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 butterPolyglyceryl-3 distearate~2.8–3.4%
Betaine~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDicaprylyl ether~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPalmitic acid~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidVinyl dimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeStearic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDiisostearyl malate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Pentaerythrityl distearate~0.6–0.85%
Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 alcoholPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateMentha piperita extract~0.5–0.75%
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rumex acetosella extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eruca sativa leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSorbitan sesquioleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium polyacrylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateDimethiconol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateMyristic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.3%
- 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 triglycerideHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Urea, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Betaine, Dicaprylyl ether, Palmitic acid, Vinyl dimethicone, Stearic acid, Diisostearyl malate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Pentaerythrityl distearate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Mentha piperita extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Rumex acetosella extract, Eruca sativa leaf extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Dimethiconol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Myristic acid, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| NATURE REPUBLICHerbology Lavender Foot CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SVRXERIAL Cracked Hand + Foot Maintenance Cream | Elizabeth GrantIntensive Hand & Foot Cream | HANYULNature In Life Foot Cream Seo Ri Tae | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $22.53 | $10.00−$12.53 | $40.00+$17.47 | $15.15−$7.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Lanolin | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"NATURE REPUBLIC - Herbology Lavender Foot Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea and betaine) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (vinyl dimethicone, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethiconol, cetearyl alcohol and diisostearyl malate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride and vitamin eIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 24.60$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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