Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia Fluid Body Cream
Works for
MoisturizingCoco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“A Moisturizing Floral Delight”
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, rosa damascena flower water.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinRosa damascena flower water~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.6%
- 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 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter extractLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilC10-18 triglycerides~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.85–1.3%
- 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 triglycerideStearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholParfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOlea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium anisate~0.2–0.8%
Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.45%
Carrageenan~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, C10-18 triglycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearyl alcohol, Parfum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Carrageenan, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Eugenol, Potassium sorbate, Linalool
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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.
| Santa Maria NovellaRosa Gardenia Fluid Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NécessaireCyprès-Citronné Body Lotion With 2.5% Niacinamide | The Body ShopBritish Rose Body Lotion-To-Milk | Thalgo24 Hour Hydrating Body Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $107.30 | $52.00−$55.30 | $14.05−$93.25 | $35.48−$71.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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