PanOxyl AM Oil Control Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“AM Oil Control Moisturizer”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“The oils get trapped within the pore along with dead skin cells and bacteria.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Excess oil is one of the main causes of acne breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide17%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideBisabolol~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololButyloctyl salicylate~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCaffeine~2.8–4.2%
- 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 CaffeineCaprylyl glycol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~1.7–2.5%
Glycerin~1.6–2.3%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Hydroxyacetophenone~1.1–1.6%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhenethyl alcohol~0.5–1.2%
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate~0.45–1%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePolysorbate 60~0.35–0.8%
Water~0.3–0.75%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSorbitan stearate~0.15–0.5%
Tapioca starch~0.1–0.4%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneXanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caffeine, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenethyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 60, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Sorbitan stearate, Tapioca starch, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan gum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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