Sand & Sky Australian Glow Berries Intense Glow Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“moisturiser”
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Vitamin C for a plump-looking and radiant complexion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Targets signs of fine lines and wrinkles”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Limonene, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateSqualane~3.3–4%
- 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 SqualaneC10-18 triglycerides~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinOctyldecyl oleate~1.7–2%
Propanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1%
- 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 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium acrylates copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
- 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 alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumXylitylglucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolXylitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidKunzea pomifera fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractPapain~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainDavidsonia jerseyana fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum acuminatum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum acuminatum fruit extractCitronellol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.3%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Michelia alba flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba flower oilPelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSantalum spicata wood oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Algin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Squalane, C10-18 triglycerides, Glycerin, Octyldecyl oleate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limonene, Citric acid, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Glucose, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Papain, Davidsonia jerseyana fruit extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Unknown, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, Michelia alba flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Sodium benzoate, Algin, Potassium sorbate
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| Sand & SkyAustralian Glow Berries Intense Glow MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | SVRHydracid C20 20% Stabilized Vitamin C Cream | Laboratoires de BiarritzHYDRA-PROTECT + Regenerating Night Cream Face Organic | Augustinus BaderThe Hydration Heros with The Rich Cream | |
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| Match | — | 58% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $51.56 | $46.27−$5.29 | $29.51−$22.05 | $323.90+$272.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Linoleic Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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