Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Ceramide np + 18 moreWorks well
“Achieve 120 Hours of Deep Hydration with Black Soybean Cream”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: squalane, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide np, panthenol, tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract helps balance skin tone and minimize hyperpigmentation, leaving your skin with a more even and radiant complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · AdenosineWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~3.6–5.4%
Squalane~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBetaine~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCetearyl alcohol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 alcoholVinyl dimethicone~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePropylheptyl caprylate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateGlycine max seed extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPanthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCholesterol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide np~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npGlycosphingolipids~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsCeramide ap~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apStearic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTetraacetylphytosphingosine~0.1–0.5%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 stearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerStearyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- 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 crosspolymerBehenyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholTromethamine~0.05–0.25%
Cetearyl olivate~0.05–0.3%
Sorbitan olivate~0.05–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAdenosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.05–0.25%
- 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 triglyceride1,2-hexanediol~0.01–0.05%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.01–0.05%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Betaine, Cetearyl alcohol, Vinyl dimethicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Glycine max seed extract, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Ceramide np, Glycosphingolipids, Ceramide ap, Stearic acid, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dipropylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Tromethamine, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| ROUND LABSoybean Panthenol CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ACWELLLicorice pH Balancing Extreme Moisture Cream 55ml | AXISBiome Ultimate Indulging Cream | SEPHORA COLLECTIONHYDRATE - Hydrating Balmy Rich Cream Refillable Moisturizer with Lipids + Ceramides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 62% | 57% |
| Price | $26.64 | $21.03−$5.61 | $27.00 | $20.00−$6.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 9 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Pitera | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "ROUND LAB - Soybean Panthenol Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Betaine and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, cholesterol, glycosphingolipids, vinyl dimethicone and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ap 0.01% - 0.05%, tetraacetylphytosphingosine 0.01% - 0.10% and ceramide np 0.10% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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