Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Calendula Essential Hydrating Cream
Source: From product name
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
These amino acides are the building blocks of certain skin proteins know to help lift and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Full Ingredients List
Source: Bluemercury
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
Potential irritants
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Glycerin, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Rosa damascena flower water, Trehalose, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Borago officinalis seed oil, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sclerotium gum, P-anisic acid, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool
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