Santa Maria Novella Idralia Exfoliating Cream
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ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Idralia Exfoliating Cream”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 7 moreWorks
“Exfoliate With Luxury The Idralia Exfoliating Cream is a fundamental step in the daily hydration routine created from the iconic Idralia Cream by Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica of Santa Maria Novella.”
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.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower extract, Parfum + 1 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.5–8%
- 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 triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinCellulose acetate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium cocoyl glutamate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumRosa damascena flower extract~0.5–0.75%
Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateOryza sativa starch~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl caprylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium levulinate~0.3–0.6%
P-anisic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Carrageenan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCitric 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 acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium surfactin~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Cellulose acetate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Rosa damascena flower extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Oryza sativa starch, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Sodium levulinate, P-anisic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Carrageenan, Citric acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Sodium surfactin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Santa Maria NovellaIdralia Exfoliating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Placentor VégétalUltra-Exfoliant Cream | Beauty PieWONDERSCRUB BIO-DERMABRASION FACE POLISH | Laboratoires de BiarritzRadiance Scrub Organic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $167.00 | $18.55−$148.45 | $30.79−$136.21 | $17.31−$149.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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