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PanOxyl PM Balancing Repair Moisturizer

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Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Niacinamide 3.7% - 5.5%Allantoin 0.4% - 0.95%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "PanOxyl - PM Balancing Repair Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. PanOxyl - PM Balancing Repair Moisturizer ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) 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). Emollients in this formulation (linoleic acid, linolenic acid, sphingolipids, caprylyl glycol and oleic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (3.70% - 5.50%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (2.20% - 3.30%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: stearic acid and allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

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The product retails for 10.48$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Persistent use of acne treatments can lead to excessive dryness.

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: linoleic acid

niacinamide 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

linoleic acid 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.85% - 1.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

PM Balancing Repair Moisturizer

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: linolenic acid, sphingolipids.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, niacinamide

sphingolipids 1.5% - 2.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides

glycerin 4.2% - 6.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium hyaluronate 1% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract.

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.

niacinamide 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

tocopherol 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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.

niacinamide 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

niacinamide 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

allantoin 0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

phenylpropanol 0.4% - 0.95%

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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer 2.7% - 4.1%

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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.2% - 6.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

niacinamide 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Linoleic acid, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Allantoin, Phenylpropanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Stearic acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Linolenic acid, Polylysine

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Key ingredients	niacinamide linoleic acid +7 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +3 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +10 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol ectoin +2 more	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +5 more Other: colloidal oatmeal lactic acid +13 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol urea +8 more	Common: niacinamide allantoin +2 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol isosorbide dicaprylate +9 more	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +2 more Other: retinol ceramide np +9 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +3 more	Common: niacinamide linoleic acid +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl tetrapeptide-9 +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	cymbopogon schoenanthus oil Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	sucrose Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

PanOxyl PM Balancing Repair Moisturizer

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Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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