Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Original Solid Formula
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cera microcristallina + 4 moreWorks well
“Soften and smooth extremely rough dry skin with Palmer�s Cocoa Butter Formula original solid crafted with intensively moisturising Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Theobroma cacao extract~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Paraffinum liquidum~7.5–11.2%
- 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 liquidumCera microcristallina~4.8–7.2%
- 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 microcristallinaTheobroma cacao seed butter~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterDimethicone~2.7–4%
- 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 DimethiconeParfum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.7%
- 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 acetateCi 40800~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilIsopropyl myristate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl cinnamate~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Theobroma cacao extract, Paraffinum liquidum, Cera microcristallina, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Dimethicone, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 40800, Zea mays oil, Isopropyl myristate, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate
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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.
| PalmersCocoa Butter Formula Original Solid FormulaYOUR PRODUCT | AvenaCollagen Hand & Body Lotion | JergensNourishing Body and Body Lotion Honey and Orange Blossom Essence | Eveline Cosmetics6 Ceramides Intensely Nourishing Greasing body emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | — | $6.29 | $8.49 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Petrolatum | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Palmers - Cocoa Butter Formula Original Solid Formula" has a good moisturizing formula.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.99CA$ in Canada and for 3.65£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuadorresearchgate.net
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