Polaar

Polaar Night Revitalizing Cream with Boreal Algae

Name: Polaar - Night Revitalizing Cream with Boreal Algae
Brand: Polaar

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

9 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Rich in beta-endorphins and essential nutritional elements, this Boreal Algae revitalises stressed and dehydrated skin, the skin is radiant with youth.”

Source: Allbeauty

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: betaine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycine soja oil.

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.8–1.2%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.8–5.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–5.8%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.4–0.9%

Palmaria palmata extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~2.1–3.1%

Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprateKey activeEffect: Medium~1.7–2.5%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.3–1.9%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Helichrysum italicum extractA plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.8–5.6%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.4–0.9%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Palmaria palmata extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.3–0.75%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.4–0.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Propanediol~2.7–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~2.1–3.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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Glyceryl hydroxystearate~1.4–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. It is used to stabilize the product formulation and create a thicker product consistency

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Glyceryl stearate~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~1.1–1.6%

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Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Betaine~0.8–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Nylon-6/12~0.6–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glycine soja oil~0.4–0.9%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Helichrysum italicum extract~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Palmaria palmata extract~0.3–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium polyacrylate starch~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Glyceryl hydroxystearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Betaine, Nylon-6/12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine soja oil, Helichrysum italicum extract, Tocopherol, Palmaria palmata extract, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Estersdoi.org
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu

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