Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide np, Phytosphingosine + 20 moreStrong evidence
“Velvety Rich Barrier Cream”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingCentella asiatica leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreModerate evidence
“A luxurious restorative face cream powered by Korean super ingredients, that nourishes, restores the skin barrier, and reduces signs of aging.”
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–7.9%
- 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 triglycerideButylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCetearyl olivate~2.8–3.4%
Sorbitan olivate~2.4–2.9%
C10-18 triglycerides~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesCetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCeramide np~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npMethylpropanediol~1–1.2%
Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.6–0.85%
Ci 77163~0.5–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Glycerin~0.5–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilElaeis guineensis oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oil1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.6%
Cholesterol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPhytosphingosine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePentylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPersea gratissima oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilStearic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCentella asiatica extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, C10-18 triglycerides, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceramide np, Methylpropanediol, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ci 77163, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Pentylene glycol, Persea gratissima oil, Stearic acid, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
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| OliviaummaVelvety Rich Barrier CreamYOUR PRODUCT | celimaxDual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream 50ml | CeraVeSkin Renewing Night Cream | I'm fromRice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $68.00 | $14.73−$53.27 | $15.44−$52.56 | $21.43−$46.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 7 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Oliviaumma - Velvety Rich Barrier Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 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). Ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, butyrospermum parkii butter and caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.65% and ceramide np 1.30% - 1.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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