Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Our ultra-hydrating Face + Eye cream boosts and locks in your skin’s moisture with ingredients like Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“This men's face moisturizer harnesses powerful, clean ingredients to quench and restore skin’s youthfulness, without leaving your skin feeling oily.”
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?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.5–8.2%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl alcohol~2–3%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidShea butter ethyl esters~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.9%
- 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 stearateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPropanediol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80~0.3–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDimethicone~0.1–0.4%
- 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 DimethiconePeg-100 stearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Shea butter ethyl esters, Glyceryl stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Propanediol, Panthenol, Sodium hydroxide, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate
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| OARS + ALPSFace + Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | EpicurenHydro Plus Moisturizer | Real BarrierIntense Moisture Hyaluronic Cream | 5 in1 Moisturising CreamPump + Glow Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 68% | 67% |
| Price | $2.00 | $67.10+$65.10 | $23.99+$21.99 | $35.00+$33.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Madecassoside | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "OARS + ALPS - Face + Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 0.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 66.50CA$ in Canada and from 2.00$ up to 22.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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