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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingSaccharide isomerate, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract + 7 moreGood evidence
“Also includes SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE a naturally derived, skin identical carbohydrate complex that can actively help the skin to maintain moisture and improve and strengthen the skin barrier function, and QUINOA SEED EXTRACT, this 100% natural extract contains proteins and polysaccharides which help to form a film on the skin, promoting a lifting and smoothing effect More Product Information 1/2 Price on selected Optimum 1/2 price on selected Superdrug Hair and Skin”
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, mannitol.
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl palmitate, TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains retinyl palmitate. 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl palmitateModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Parfum + 2 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~40–60%
Dimethicone~5.7–8.6%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinSaccharide isomerate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePropanediol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethiconol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 DimethiconolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.5–2.3%
- 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 crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTriethyl citrate~1–1.5%
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Retinyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium gluconate~0.3–0.75%
Mannitol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolPhosphatidylcholine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineEnteromorpha compressa extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Cholesterol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractRosa damascena extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolSodium chloride~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate, Propanediol, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Triethyl citrate, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Benzoic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Parfum, Sodium gluconate, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Sodium hydroxide, Cholesterol, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride
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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
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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