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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
ExfoliationAllantoinWeak evidence
“A gentle exfoliating cream with an added enzyme complex and super fine crystals which create a microdermabrasion action that polishes and removes dead skin cells and impurities for a healthier looking glow.”
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Allantoin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreGood evidence
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:
allantoin, 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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil + 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~40–60%
Alumina~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaCetearyl alcohol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 alcoholOryza sativa starch~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- 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 triglycerideAllantoin~1.3–2%
- 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 AllantoinMaltodextrin~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGlyceryl stearate~1–1.5%
- 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 stearateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- 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 oilLipase~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
More about LipaseSubtilisin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactose~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseBifida ferment lysate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilChlorella vulgaris powder~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractMentha piperita oil~0.15–0.6%
Ci 75810~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactis proteinum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateSodium polygamma-glutamate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alumina, Cetearyl alcohol, Oryza sativa starch, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lipase, Subtilisin, Lactose, Bifida ferment lysate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chlorella vulgaris powder, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Mentha piperita oil, Ci 75810, Lactis proteinum, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Sodium polygamma-glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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