Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
“Let your dry skin drink in this lightweight and highly moisturizing body essence.”
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, butylene glycol.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.15–0.6% + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Vitamin C smooth, brighten and plump skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.5%
- 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 triglyceridePolysorbate 60~2.4–3.6%
Butylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolStearic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePetrolatum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCetyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholDimethicone~0.5–1.15%
- 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 DimethiconeMicrocrystalline wax~0.4–0.95%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilOenothera biennis oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedNiacinamide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePanthenol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropanediol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMyrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.3%
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTriethanolamine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Butylene glycol, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Petrolatum, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline wax, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propanediol, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Triethanolamine, Disodium edta, Parfum
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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.
| RichennaEZ Body EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilMoisturising Cream | OlayQuench Body Lotion Ultra Moisture | Gold BondUltimate Healing Hand and Body Lotions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | $13.25 | — | $3.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Dimethiconol | Ceramide 2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Gold Bond Ultimate Men's Essentials Everyday LotionBepanthen Derma Intense Body Repair Balm
Product summary
"Richenna - EZ Body Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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