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Citrus Cells Glow Rich Moisturising Cream NUXE

NUXE - Citrus Cells Glow Rich Moisturising Cream
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Key promises

Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

38 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Evens skin tone
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Citrus Cells Glow Rich Moisturising Cream"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
hexyldecanol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Simultaneously, Macadamia Oil has an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing any redness and cooling any irritation to reveal a more even tone and texture."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
argania spinosa kernel oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
c12-16 alcohols
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 lippia citriodora leaf The ingredient is not recognized
2 water Plain old water
3 argania spinosa kernel oil An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
4 dicaprylyl ether Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
5 aqua/water Plain old water
6 c12-16 alcohols
7 macadamia integrifolia seed oil A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
8 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
9 hexyldecanol Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
10 hexyldecyl laurate
11 lauroyl lysine Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
12 behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
13 glyceryl stearate citrate Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
14 oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
15 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
16 cocos nucifera (coconut) oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
17 hydrogenated coconut oil
18 caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
19 hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
20 palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
21 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
22 prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil An emollient that helps soften the skin
23 capryloyl glycine
24 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
25 oryza sativa cera
26 oryza sativa (rice) bran wax
27 tocopherol 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
28 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
29 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
30 hydrogenated apricot kernel oil
31 helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil 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
32 citrus clementina fruit extract
33 phytic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
34 beta-caryophyllene
35 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
36 papaver rhoeas petal extract
37 anthemis nobilis flower oil An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
38 vanilla planifolia fruit extract A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
39 pyrus communis (pear) seed extract
40 brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols Help soften the upper layer of the skin
41 prunus amygdalus amara (bitter almond) kernel oil
42 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
43 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
44 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
45 [n4406/a]. The ingredient is not recognized
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