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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Shea Butter locks in hydration to minimise the look and feel of dryness and coarseness, while Argan and Sea Buckthorn oils encourage the appearance of softer, more supple 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:
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 5 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~45–55%
Cetyl alcohol~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetearyl olivate~2.4–3%
Parfum~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSucrose stearate~1.7–2.1%
Xanthan gum~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.6%
- 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 butterSorbitan olivate~0.95–1.15%
Limonene~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGlycerin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateGeraniol~0.35–0.65%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCitric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPunica granatum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Parfum, Sucrose stearate, Xanthan gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan olivate, Limonene, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Geraniol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Citric acid, Punica granatum seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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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.
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- 5Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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