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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Saccharum officinarum extract + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Cream”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.
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
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, Magnesium aluminum silicate + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · RetinolStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · RetinolStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · RetinolStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Retinol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glyceryl stearate~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateParaffinum liquidum~4.6–5.6%
- 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 liquidumPropylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolStearyl stearate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPeg-75 lanolin~1.7–2.1%
Peg-100 stearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCeteareth-20~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- 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 DimethiconeIsopropyl myristate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateRetinol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolTocopheryl acetate~0.65–1%
- 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 acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.6–0.95%
- 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 palmitateLac extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.6–0.85%
- 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 extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateSodium lauryl sulfate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateSodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumImidazolidinyl urea~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaDisodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Canola oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilZea mays oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilBht~0.3–0.6%
Tbhq~0.3–0.55%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalButylphenyl methylpropional~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Propylene glycol, Stearyl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-75 lanolin, Peg-100 stearate, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Isopropyl myristate, Retinol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lac extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citric acid, Unknown, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium sulfite, Sodium metabisulfite, Xanthan gum, Imidazolidinyl urea, Disodium edta, Canola oil, Unknown, Zea mays oil, Bht, Tbhq, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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 Skin CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ADVANCED CLINICALSRetinol Cream | RevuelleMultivitamin weather barrier cream baby | Elizabeth ArdenGreen Tea Honey Drops Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 78% | 76% |
| Price | $22.99 | $15.00−$7.99 | — | $20.85−$2.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Lactic Acid | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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