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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing20 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Designed to enhance the performance and results of the CAXA line of ReFa beauty tools, ReFa EXPRESSION GLOSSY CREAM is a firming and smoothing moisturizer that provides vital hydration while helping visibly enhance facial contours and suppleness.”
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, isomalt.
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, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~5–6.1%
- 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 SqualaneOctyldodecanol~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.3–4%
- 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 oilGlycerin~2.5–3.1%
- 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~2–2.5%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
- 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 triglycerideCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCetearyl alcohol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDipropylene glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDiisostearyl malate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateHydrogenated palm oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilCeteth-20~0.75–1.1%
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline wax~0.55–0.85%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeIsohexadecane~0.6–0.9%
- 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 IsohexadecaneCetearyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleatePolysorbate 80~0.45–0.7%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 caprylateXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilSorbitan oleate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolCupressus sempervirens leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Isomalt~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Secale cereale seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Rye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Secale cereale seed extractLavandula stoechas extract~0.2–0.35%
Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenLecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinArgania spinosa sprout cell extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant stem cell extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Argania spinosa sprout cell extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated palm oil, Ceteth-20, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Microcrystalline wax, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl glucoside, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Polysorbate 80, Citrus limon peel oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Sorbitan oleate, Tocopherol, Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Disodium edta, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Isomalt, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Secale cereale seed extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer, Soluble collagen, Lecithin, Argania spinosa sprout cell extract, Phenoxyethanol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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