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MoisturizingUrea, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 16 moreWorks well
“Smooths and plumps skin for a refined surface that evenly reflect light.”
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:
fructose, 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: dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Provides soft-focus effects that minimize the appearance of wrinkles and enlarged pores.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateTitanium dioxide~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideDisiloxane~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hylocereus undatus fruit extract~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCetearyl isononanoate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoatePropanediol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCeteareth-20~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Cetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~1–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePentylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateFructose~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlucose~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseMaltose~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium pca~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaUrea~0.6–0.9%
- 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 UreaSodium lactate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAllantoin~0.6–0.85%
- 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 AllantoinSqualane~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePolypodium vulgare rhizome extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetraria islandica thallus extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphagnum magellanicum extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl methacrylate/peg/ppg-4/3 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCeteareth-12~0.5–0.7%
Cetyl palmitate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateDimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerAmodimethicone~0.45–0.65%
Vp/va copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
More about Vp/va copolymerAdipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores
More about Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymerTin oxide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCitric 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 acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Titanium dioxide, Disiloxane, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Mica, Cetearyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Trehalose, Sodium pca, Urea, Sodium lactate, Allantoin, Squalane, Polypodium vulgare rhizome extract, Cetraria islandica thallus extract, Sphagnum magellanicum extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Methyl methacrylate/peg/ppg-4/3 methacrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Amodimethicone, Vp/va copolymer, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Tin oxide, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Sodium metabisulfite, Benzoic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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