RITUALS The Ritual of Samurai Face Cream 24h Active Hydration
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The Ritual of Samurai Face Cream 24h Active Hydration”
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, lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“The cream also contains Sake to gently exfoliate while respecting the moisture barrier of the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“This unique composition helps protect the skin from the negative effects of pollution and improves suppleness and elasticity.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCoco-caprylate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateOryza sativa bran oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- 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 alcoholOryza sativa starch~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.6%
- 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 triglycerideAngelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractAvena strigosa seed extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractLactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of rice. The fermented product helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrateMoringa oleifera seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolMaltodextrin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilLecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPhytic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLevulinic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sodium levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Oryza sativa starch, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Avena strigosa seed extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lecithin, Phytic acid, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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