Philosophy Purity Oil-free Mattifying Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“What it is: An oil-free moisturizer for combination to oily skin that delivers up to 24 hours of hydration and absorbs oil.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: salvia hispanica seed extract, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“- Vitamin B5, C, and E: Soothe, visibly brighten, and nourish the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.6–6.8%
- 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~2.8–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateSodium polyacrylate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateBambusa arundinacea stem extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~1.2–1.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.55–1.35%
- 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 PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 acetatePanthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSalvia hispanica seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosidePeg-8~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Lactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLecithin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAlcohol denat.~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Pantolactone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneBht~0.05–0.15%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractPongamia pinnata seed extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 benzoateLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAngelica archangelica root extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara peel extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maltodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateXanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAscorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSclerotium gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 15985~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Sodium polyacrylate, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Disodium edta, Parfum, Linalool, Ascorbyl glucoside, Peg-8, Lactobacillus ferment, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Alcohol denat., Geraniol, Pantolactone, Bht, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citronellol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Angelica archangelica root extract, Citrus aurantium amara peel extract, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Ascorbic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Sclerotium gum, Sorbic acid, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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| PhilosophyPurity Oil-free Mattifying MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | HANYULArtemisia Soothing Gel Cream Moisturizer | PharmacerisA - Hyaluro-Sensilium Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream GWP | BootsNo7 HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $31.00 | $36.00+$5.00 | $6.60−$24.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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