Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 moreWorks well
“A rich emulsion with soothing and moisturizing ingredients such as Aloe, Argan Oil, Allantoin, Camphor, and Menthol complete the formula to give a pleasant, refreshing, and long-lasting sensation.”
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:
panthenol, aloe barbadensis extract.
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, argania spinosa kernel oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Camphor, Menthol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–7.8%
- 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 triglycerideC14-22 alcohols~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsC12-20 alkyl glucoside~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosidePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilButyrospermum parkii nut extract~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSpent grain wax~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAloe barbadensis extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractAllantoin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCarbomer~0.6–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- 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 acetateGlycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.3–0.6%
Thymol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imidazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaSodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Bht~0.1–0.2%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii nut extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Spent grain wax, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Glycol, Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptol, Mentha piperita oil, Thymol, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Tocopherol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl salicylate, Imidazolidinyl urea, Unknown, Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Bht, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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