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“Dr. Andrew WEIL for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face 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:
sodium hyaluronate, glucose.
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
“Aging is not simply the passage of time marked by line and wrinkles.”
This product contains tocotrienols. 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.
This product contains antioxidants (tocotrienols) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.


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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 triglycerideAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed 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 glycolUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA 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 oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilA 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 extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractOil 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 extractAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about LactoperoxidaseHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidaseLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA 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 DimethiconeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
More about TocotrienolsHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPure 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 TocopherolCan be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Myristyl myristate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Stearic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Calluna vulgaris extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Cholesterol, Squalene, Laminaria digitata extract, Lactoperoxidase, Elaeis guineensis oil, Glucose oxidase, Phytosterols, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Glucose, Linoleic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Tocotrienols, Carbomer, Dextrin, Xanthan gum, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Cellulose, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Datem
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| OriginsDr. Andrew WEIL for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Deviant SkincarePeptide + Growth Factor Advanced Restore Cream | EveredenKids Multi-Vitamin Face Cream Melon Juice | MuradHydro-Dynamicreg; Ultimate Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $48.00 | $98.00+$50.00 | $9.00−$39.00 | $39.86−$8.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 16 | 7 of 16 | 6 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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