Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing3 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
3 ingredients contribute at the levels below
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2Role: HeroHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~0.45–1.05%
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~0.15–0.65%
TRIHEPTANOINRole: Key activeA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
Anti-aging12 key actives in the formulaPartial evidence
12 key actives in the formula
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - glycine soja seed extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Titanium dioxideRole: Key activeWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin~1.7–2.6%
Coco-caprylate/caprateRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.55–1.35%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Role: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~0.45–1.05%
TriheptanoinRole: Key activeA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
KaolinRole: Key activeA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~0.5–1.15%
Lauroyl lysineRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.75%
Glycine soja seed extractRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.35–0.85%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilRole: Key activePlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~0.35–0.8%
TrihydroxystearinRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~0.15–0.7%
Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extractRole: Key activeA plant extract that can be effective for calming down inflammation and lightening the skin, but the effectivenss in products can vary significantly based on the extract quality and concentration used~0.15–0.55%
Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA 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~0.15–0.65%
PhospholipidsRole: Key activeEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product~0.1–0.35%
Irritancy6 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
6 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationLow~0.35–0.75%est.
Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Low~0.35–0.85%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsLow~0.35–0.8%est.
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsLow risk
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Ci 15850~22–33%
Blue 1 lake~5.3–7.9%
Ci 42090~4.5–6.8%
Iron oxides~3.8–5.8%
Ci 77492~2.7–4%
Ci 77491~2–3%
Ci 77499~1.6–2.4%
Titanium dioxide~1.7–2.6%
Ci 77891~1.1–1.6%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.9–1.35%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.55–1.35%
Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~0.5–1.2%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.45–1.05%
Triheptanoin~0.35–0.8%
Kaolin~0.5–1.15%
Silica~0.5–1.15%
C9-12 alkane~0.35–0.8%
Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer~0.4–0.95%
Lauroyl lysine~0.2–0.75%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.75%
C18-36 acid triglyceride~0.35–0.85%
Tribehenin~0.35–0.85%
Glycine soja seed extract~0.35–0.85%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.7%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.7%
Castor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.3–0.7%
Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.65%
Polyglyceryl-2 tetraisostearate~0.15–0.65%
Phospholipids~0.1–0.35%
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