Palmers s Coconut Oil Formula Anti-Oxidant Firming Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“provides All-Day hydration to keep skin looking healthy .”
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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Parfum + 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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Water~40–60%
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractPolyimide-1~3.8–5.7%
Cocos nucifera oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- 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 butterFucus vesiculosus extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Caffeine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineTocopherol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- 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 acetatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.5–1.15%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- 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 palmitateRahnella/soy protein ferment~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.75%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerGlycerin~0.2–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Trisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCoumarin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Polyimide-1, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Rahnella/soy protein ferment, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium dehydroacetate, Potassium sorbate, Trisodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Parfum, 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.
| Palmerss Coconut Oil Formula Anti-Oxidant Firming LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Palmer's Coconut Oil FormulaFirming Lotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% |
| Price | $5.79 | $6.37+$0.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Palmers - s Coconut Oil Formula Anti-Oxidant Firming Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Palmers - s Coconut Oil Formula Anti-Oxidant Firming Lotion ticks this box. Glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, cocos nucifera fruit extract, butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil and helianthus annuus seed oil 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.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.30% - 0.75% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.80%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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 7.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 5.79$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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