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MoisturizingSqualane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 15 moreWorks
“Velvet Botanical Moisturizer”
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:
galactoarabinan, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.6–5.5%
- 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 oilSqualane~4.5–6.7%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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~3–4.4%
- 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 triglyceridePropanediol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate se~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seIsoamyl laurate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateCocos nucifera oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateOlea europaea fruit oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCetyl alcohol~0.85–1.3%
- 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 alcoholJojoba esters~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersShea butter ethyl esters~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersZea mays starch~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchGalactoarabinan~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.45–1.05%
Decyl glucoside~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCarrageenan~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Lauryl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxCellulose gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium phytate~0.2–0.8%
Rose extract~0.2–0.8%
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.8%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractMentha viridis extract~0.3–0.75%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractCitrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractAlcohol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 AlcoholMica~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaParfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMica~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate se, Isoamyl laurate, Cocos nucifera oil, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetyl alcohol, Jojoba esters, Shea butter ethyl esters, Zea mays starch, Galactoarabinan, Microcrystalline cellulose, Decyl glucoside, Carrageenan, Sodium benzoate, Lauryl glucoside, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Cellulose gum, Sodium phytate, Unknown, Rose extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Mentha viridis extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Alcohol, Mica, Parfum, Mica
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| OgeeVelvet Botanical MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | CattierSecret Botanique Nourishing Day Care Organic | FollainMoisturizer | PEACH & LILYOvernight Star Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $13.88 | $28.80 | $45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 3 | Bakuchiol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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