Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks well
“Pocket-Sized Derma Protective Cream”
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, sorbitol.
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: paraffinum liquidum, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Camphor, Menthol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Stearic acid~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholParaffinum liquidum~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCamphor~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil~1.4–2.1%
Eugenol~1.1–1.6%
Mentha piperita oil~0.9–1.35%
Limonene~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMethyl salicylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ammonium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Stearic acid, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Camphor, Menthol, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Eugenol, Mentha piperita oil, Limonene, Methyl salicylate, Thymol, Sorbitol, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ammonium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| PrepPocket-Sized Derma Protective CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Laboratoire ACMAîda Regulating Cream for Skin Hyperpigmentation | UtenaMoisture Cream | NiveaCreme Body, Face and Hand Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | $8.46 | — | $12.07+$3.61 | $1.45−$7.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Kojic Acid | Isopropyl Myristate | Cera Microcristallina |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Prep - Pocket-Sized Derma Protective Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Prep - Pocket-Sized Derma Protective Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, cetyl alcohol and stearic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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