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Sebamed Anti-Dry Night Intensive Cream
Sebamed

Sebamed Anti-Dry Night Intensive Cream

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Brassica campestris sterols + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Anti-Dry Night Intensive Cream”
From product name

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: cera alba, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.6%
Brassica campestris sterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~2.9–4.3%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~1.8–2.8%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.35%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.8–1.25%
Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~5.3–8%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.1–3.1%
Hexyl laurate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.5–2.2%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“The active ingredient complex in Sebamed Anti-Dry Night Intensive Cream stimulates the skin's own renewal process overnight, making the skin smoother and suppler. .”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~1.8–2.8%est.
Hexyl laurateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~0.8–1.25%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~1.1–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~5.3–8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Brassica campestris sterols~2.9–4.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Octyldodecanol~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Hexyl laurate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1.1–1.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.9–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cera alba~0.8–1.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Magnesium sulfate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium citrate~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Parfum~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Butylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Brassica campestris sterols, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Cera alba, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium citrate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Sorbic acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Sebamed Anti-Dry Night Intensive Cream
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