Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Polaar Men present the Extreme Cream, a soothing moisturiser that helps to comfort skin post-shave.”
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, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Cinnamic acid + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium acrylates copolymer~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinLecithin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBisabolol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.5%
Propylene glycol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolParfum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPanthenol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractCinnamic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLevulinic acid~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium phytate~0.05–0.25%
Bambusa vulgaris shoot extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.15%
Nymphaea alba root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant root extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Nymphaea alba root extractIngredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, O-cymen-5-ol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Panthenol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Cinnamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl stearate, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium levulinate, Sodium phytate, Bambusa vulgaris shoot extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea alba root extract
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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.
| PolaarMen Extreme CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Augustinus BaderDiscovery Size The Cream The Cream | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | ManufakturaAnti-Pollution Night Face Cream with Daisy | |
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| Match | — | 68% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | $52.88 | $44.82−$8.06 | $9.51−$43.37 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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