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MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Ceramide ng + 15 moreWorks well
“A gentle, alcohol-free moisturizing serum that restores balance and comfort to skin prone to dryness or sensitivity.”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, glycerin.
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: beeswax, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Ideal for those seeking a simple yet effective routine, it helps calm irritation, supports healthy turnover, and visibly reduces dullness and fine lines for radiant, well-balanced skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Pancratium maritimum extractMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: pancratium maritimum extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf/stem extract, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolOlea europaea fruit oil~2.2–2.7%
- 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 oilCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePhytosteryl oleate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~1.4–1.7%
- 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 liquidumPetrolatum~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumBeeswax~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxHydrogenated lecithin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAlcaligenes polysaccharides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesArtemisia capillaris flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ng~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngCymbopogon schoenanthus leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.3–0.5%
Pancratium maritimum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Pancratium maritimum extractSambucus nigra flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolViola odorata flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBehenyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCarrageenan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~0.3–0.5%
- 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 DimethiconeDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Ethyl oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateHydrogenated coconut oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydrogenated palm oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseIsostearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPeg-20 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSilica~0.35–0.65%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Caramel~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl oleate, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Beeswax, Hydrogenated lecithin, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Artemisia capillaris flower extract, Ceramide ng, Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf/stem extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Pancratium maritimum extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Tocopherol, Viola odorata flower extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Carbomer, Carrageenan, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ethyl oleate, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Hydrogenated palm oil, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Isostearic acid, Peg-20 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Caramel
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| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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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.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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