Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Cushioning Day 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, polyglycerin-3.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, helianthus annuus seed wax.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Underwater actives lend nourishing benefits, helping to revitalise the complexion, while marine plankton extract works to smooth the appearance of fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinRosa damascena extract~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractDicaprylyl carbonate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateC10-18 triglycerides~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesC12-16 alcohols~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilTriheptanoin~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinHelianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilStearyl heptanoate~0.7–1.1%
Bentonite~0.65–0.95%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePalmitic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium levulinate~0.4–0.65%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 lecithinCetyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 alcoholXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumC9-12 alkane~0.3–0.55%
Stearyl caprylate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsJojoba esters~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.5%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium anisate~0.25–0.5%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxSorbitan caprylate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolPhytic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidPlankton extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.25–0.5%
Polyglycerin-3~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Castor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.25–0.5%
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenylpropanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Phenylpropanol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Rosa damascena extract, Dicaprylyl carbonate, C10-18 triglycerides, C12-16 alcohols, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Triheptanoin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Stearyl heptanoate, Bentonite, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Palmitic acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, C9-12 alkane, Stearyl caprylate, Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, Phospholipids, Jojoba esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium anisate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Sorbitan caprylate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Phytic acid, Plankton extract, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Alteromonas ferment extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Phenylpropanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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