Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 moreGood evidence
“It molds the shape, tames the frizz and quenches with moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed wheat protein.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vitis vinifera seed extract, TocopherolStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Vitis vinifera seed extract, TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg-8 beeswax~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Peg-8 beeswaxVp/va copolymer~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
More about Vp/va copolymerOctyldodecyl myristate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateOzokerite~1.3–2%
Petrolatum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCetearyl alcohol~1–1.6%
- 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 alcoholPropoxytetramethyl piperidinyl dimethicone~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinVitis vinifera seed extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- 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 extractCocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed silk~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCeteareth-20~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Glycerin~0.2–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinTrideceth-6~0.15–0.65%
Peg-45m~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAminomethyl propanol~0.1–0.35%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHexyl cinnamal~0.01–0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Peg-8 beeswax, Vp/va copolymer, Octyldodecyl myristate, Ozokerite, Petrolatum, Cetearyl alcohol, Propoxytetramethyl piperidinyl dimethicone, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed silk, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Trideceth-6, Peg-45m, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Parfum, Aminomethyl propanol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol
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| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $35.00 | $60.04+$25.04 | $58.97+$23.97 | $22.00−$13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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