Olay Classic Care Beauty Fluid Essential Moisture Nourishing Day Fluid - Normal/Dry/Combination
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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Petrolatum + 8 moreWorks well
“Classic Care Beauty Fluid Essential Moisture Nourishing Day Fluid , Normal/Dry/Combination”
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.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan stearate~4.2–5.2%
Dimethicone~3.6–4.4%
- 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 DimethiconeParaffinum liquidum~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPetrolatum~2.3–2.8%
- 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 PetrolatumCetyl ricinoleate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl ricinoleateSucrose cocoate~1.8–2.2%
Dimethiconol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconolCetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Glyceryl hydroxystearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It is used to stabilize the product formulation and create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl hydroxystearateParfum~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumStearic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSteareth-100~0.7–1.05%
Tetrasodium edta~0.7–1.05%
Potassium hydroxide~0.7–1%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.65–1%
- 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 crosspolymerPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Carbomer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPalmitic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidMyristyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCi 17200~0.55–0.85%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl cinnamate~0.5–0.75%
Benzyl salicylate~0.5–0.75%
Citronellol~0.45–0.7%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.45–0.65%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalButylphenyl methylpropional~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.3–0.6%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Dimethicone, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Cetyl ricinoleate, Sucrose cocoate, Dimethiconol, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Glyceryl hydroxystearate, Parfum, Stearic acid, Steareth-100, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Palmitic acid, Myristyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Myristic acid, Ci 17200, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde
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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.
| OlayClassic Care Beauty Fluid Essential Moisture Nourishing Day Fluid - Normal/Dry/CombinationYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueDDMID Moisturizing Lotion + Uneven Texure Concentrate | 3W ClinicCollagen White Brightening Emulsion | BootsSkin Clear Lotion with niacinamide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | — | — | $22.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Olay - Classic Care Beauty Fluid Essential Moisture Nourishing Day Fluid - Normal/Dry/Combination" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Olay - Classic Care Beauty Fluid Essential Moisture Nourishing Day Fluid - Normal/Dry/Combination ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, dimethicone, dimethiconol and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 6.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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