SEPHORA COLLECTION

SEPHORA COLLECTION Nourishing Moisturizer with Prebiotics

Name: SEPHORA COLLECTION - Nourishing Moisturizer with Prebiotics
Brand: SEPHORA COLLECTION

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow·

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Moisturizing

Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 14 more

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What the product description says

“An unscented moisturizer with prebiotics that nourishes and supports the skin's barrier with a rich, airy texture.”

Source: Sephora

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, butylene glycol.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

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~3.9–5.9%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~3.7–5.5%

C10-18 triglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture~1.7–2.5%

InulinKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking~1.2–1.8%

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.3–0.75%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.75%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~0.15–0.7%

Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.1–0.5%

Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~2.1–3.2%

Stearyl heptanoate· EmollientEffect: Low~0.85–1.25%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.45–1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.8%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.5%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.5%

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

14 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 14 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~2.7–4.1%est.

Glyceryl oleate citrateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.5–1.1%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~0.2–0.75%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 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

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~2.7–4.1%est.

Stearyl heptanoate—3/5~0.85–1.25%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Kaley· Sep 2023Doesn't recommend
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Finish
Dewy
Texture
Heavy
Clogging pores
Definitely clogs pores
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%

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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Coco-caprylate/caprate~3.7–5.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Isostearyl isostearate~2.7–4.1%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Isononyl isononanoate~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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C10-18 triglycerides~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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Glyceryl oleate citrate~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Inulin~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Stearyl heptanoate~0.85–1.25%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.5–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Stearyl caprylate~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Butylene glycol

Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.75%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.2–0.75%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oil

Cetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Squalane~0.15–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Canola oil~0.15–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Gellan gum~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to improve the product texture

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Carbomer~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Sorbitan isostearate

Sodium chloride~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Isostearyl isostearate, Isononyl isononanoate, C10-18 triglycerides, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Inulin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Stearyl heptanoate, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Stearyl caprylate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Butylene glycol, Persea gratissima oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Canola oil, Gellan gum, Tocopherol, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid

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