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Hold it Right There! Define and Hold Finishing Cream Percy & Reed

Percy & Reed - Hold it Right There! Define and Hold Finishing Cream
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Key promises

Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

78 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
helianthus annuus seed wax
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
ppg-5-ceteth-20
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
parfum
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 petrolatum One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
3 c12-15 alkyl benzoate 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
4 butylene glycol 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
5 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
6 helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
7 ppg-5-ceteth-20 A solvent with some emollient properties
8 stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin
9 tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
10 vp/va copolymer Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
11 parfum (fragrance An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
12 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
13 ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
14 sorbitan stearate Helps water and oil mix together
15 potassium sorbate A preservative
16 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
17 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
18 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
19 aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
20 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
21 sodium benzoate A preservative
22 bht A preservative
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