Primera Gentle Comfort Hydrating Cream for Sensitive Skin
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MoisturizingCeramide np, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“Gentle Comfort Hydrating Cream for Sensitive Skin”
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, glucose.
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: squalane, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow 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~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.7–8.2%
- 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~4.1–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicapratePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateSqualane~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateDicaprylyl ether~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherBehenyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholStearic acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea~0.7–1.05%
C14-22 alcohols~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsHydroxypropyl bislauramide mea~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arachidyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCholesterol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about Cholesterol1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.65%
Polyacrylate-13~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideArachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
Polyisobutene~0.3–0.55%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 caprylateCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCeramide np~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npGlucose~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseTocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolGlycoproteins~0.05–0.15%
Glycine soja oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Squalane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Behenyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, C14-22 alcohols, Hydroxypropyl bislauramide mea, Arachidyl alcohol, Cholesterol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyacrylate-13, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Arachidyl glucoside, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Ceramide np, Glucose, Tocopherol, Glycoproteins, Glycine soja oil
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| PrimeraGentle Comfort Hydrating Cream for Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeDerma Formula Green Tea Probiotics Cream | AESTURAATOBARRIER365 Cooling Hydro Soothing Water Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Hyaluronic Acid for Moisture Barrier Repair | Key SoulcareSKIN TRANSFORMATION CREAM FRAGRANCE FREE | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $24.20 | $31.13 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Betaine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Primera - Gentle Comfort Hydrating Cream for Sensitive Skin" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, glucose and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, cholesterol, glycine soja oil, hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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