OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Lotion

OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Indulge in this exceptionally hydrating formula with argan oil of Morocco and silk proteins.”
Source: Walgreens

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, silk amino acids.

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, dimethiconol.

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~5.5–8.3%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.5–5.2%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.3–3.4%
Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~1.8–2.7%
Silk amino acidsKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumMight help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.2%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.4–2%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~1–1.6%
DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Isopropyl alcoholA drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritationHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Dmdm hydantoinA preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.25%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~5.5–8.3%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.4–0.95%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl alcohol~5.5–8.3%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Behentrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.8–2.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Silk amino acids~1.5–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone~1.4–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Cyclopentasiloxane~1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Dimethiconol~0.85–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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Glycol distearate~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycol stearate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ceteareth-20~0.4–0.95%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Isopropyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

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Citric acid~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

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Parfum~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.25%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Behentrimonium chloride, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Silk amino acids, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Glycol distearate, Glycol stearate, Ceteareth-20, Isopropyl alcohol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum, Ci 16035, Ci 19140, Ci 15985

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