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Remedy Phytoplex Nourishing Skin Cream Fragrance Free
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Remedy Phytoplex Nourishing Skin Cream Fragrance Free

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Phospholipids Cleanse and condition the skin without stripping the skin of its natural oils.”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.9–3.5%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.4–2.9%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~1.5–1.8%
Zea mays oilEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.3–0.5%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Santalum album extract
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
Santalum album extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
7-dehydrocholesterolPro-vitamin D. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory effect in skin, but there is no research available confirming that this compound converts to vitamin D in skin or has any other benefits apart from softening the upper layer of the skin. This compound is different from the Vitamin D3 analogues used in medicine to treat psoriasisMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Phellodendron amurense bark extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effectMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays oilA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function3/5~0.3–0.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.4–2.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~6.4–7.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Glycerin~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Stearic acid~2.9–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Dimethicone~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Arginine~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

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Yeast ferment extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phospholipids~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Zea mays oil~0.3–0.5%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Zea mays oil
7-dehydrocholesterol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Pro-vitamin D. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory effect in skin, but there is no research available confirming that this compound converts to vitamin D in skin or has any other benefits apart from softening the upper layer of the skin. This compound is different from the Vitamin D3 analogues used in medicine to treat psoriasis

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Santalum album extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect

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Hordeum distichon extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Sodium hyaluronate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Yeast ferment extract, Phospholipids, Zea mays oil, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Santalum album extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, 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.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Effects of the Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Extract (Klamin®) on a Neurodegeneration Cellular Modelhindawi.com
  5. 5
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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