NATURE REPUBLIC Lotus Fresh Emulsion

NATURE REPUBLIC Lotus Fresh Emulsion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
9 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Contains Panthenol that fortifies the moisture layer on your skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

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.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, jojoba esters.

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.2–1.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–6.3%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~1.6–2.5%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.5–5.3%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2–3%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.35–0.8%
PanthenolUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.05–0.2%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extractEffect: Low, below effective dose~1.2–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~1.2–1.9%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.9–1.3%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2–3%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~3.5–5.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Pentylene glycol~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Jojoba esters~1.6–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Silica~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Tromethamine~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Panthenol~0.05–0.2%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Carbomer~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Silica, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Carbomer

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