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MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 3 moreWorks
“Contains hydrating properties and supports the skin's radiance.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sorbitol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMethylpropanediol~1.6–2.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Glyceryl oleate citrate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl oleate citrateMarrubium vulgare extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPullulan~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCarbomer~0.35–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSorbitol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolInonotus obliquus extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumTrehalose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCi 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 16035~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Marrubium vulgare extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Pullulan, Carbomer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sorbitol, Inonotus obliquus extract, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Acacia senegal gum, Trehalose, Ci 19140, Ci 16035
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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