RITUALS The Ritual of Samurai Face Cream 24h Active Hydration
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate + 7 moreWorks
“The Ritual of Samurai Face Cream 24h Active Hydration”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 GlycerinAlcohol~3.7–5.6%
- 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~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateDistarch phosphate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerButylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
- 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 glycolAvena strigosa seed extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.85–1.3%
- 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 extractAngelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractLactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate~0.45–1.1%
- 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 filtrateMaltodextrin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLecithin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitric acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.4%
Levulinic acid~0.1–0.3%
Dipropylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Coco-caprylate, Distarch phosphate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Butylene glycol, Avena strigosa seed extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium levulinate, Levulinic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| RITUALSThe Ritual of Samurai Face Cream 24h Active HydrationYOUR PRODUCT | SEKKISEIHerbal Gel | AlgologieL’archipel Hydro Mattifying & Purifying Gel Cream | SKINCITY skincareCalm Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $43.00 | $46.35 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cholesterol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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