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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
“Moisturizing Body Lotion”
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: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 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%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.7–8.1%
- 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 liquidumGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seElaeis guineensis oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilCetyl palmitate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitatePeg-40 stearate~1.7–2.1%
Cera microcristallina~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~1.3–1.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.8–1.2%
- 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 butterOlus oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilVegetable oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilDimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- 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 DimethiconeAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCyclopentasiloxane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Carbomer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerHydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm kernel glyceridesXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractTetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Dimethiconol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Elaeis guineensis oil, Cetyl palmitate, Peg-40 stearate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Dimethicone, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Carbomer, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Tetrasodium edta, Dimethiconol, Sodium hydroxide, Lecithin, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin
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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.
| OrlaneMoisturizing Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Laboratoire ACMDépiwhite Lightening Body Milk | OlayBeauty Fluid Moisturiser Sensitive Skin | GarnierIntensive 7 Days Coconut Milk Body Lotion Dry Rough Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 62% |
| Price | — | $24.70 | $8.70 | $6.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Petrolatum | Bifida Ferment Lysate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Orlane - Moisturizing Body Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. 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). Paraffinum liquidum, cera microcristallina, dimethicone, dimethiconol and cetyl palmitate 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.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and lecithinIrritation 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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