Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil + 4 moreWorks
“Gives full moisture while having a refreshing feel.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium lactate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~8–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-8~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Methyl gluceth-10~2–3%
Pectin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilOlea europaea leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractButylene glycol~0.6–1.35%
- 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 glycolDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Menthol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium lactate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateMenthyl lactate~0.1–0.4%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Peg-8, Methyl gluceth-10, Pectin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Olea europaea leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Unknown, Menthol, Lactic acid, Sodium lactate, Menthyl lactate, Methylparaben, Unknown, Unknown
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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.
| Paul & JoeCooling LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Soap and GlorySpeed Plump Day Lotion | PRIORI SkincareBarrier Restore Complex LCA fx140 | MeCeramide Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | $35.00 | — | $75.10+$40.10 | $6.69−$28.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Alteromonas Ferment Extract | Salicylic Acid | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Quince Fig.1 Ceramide MoisturizerEstée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radient Energy Moisturiser Lotion Intense
Product summary
"Paul & Joe - Cooling Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 141.68CA$ in Canada and from 35.00$ up to 57.50$ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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