SheaMoisture Shea Butter & Azelaic Acid Moisturizing Face Lotion
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCocos nucifera oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 13 moreGood evidence
“Shea Butter & Azelaic Acid Moisturizing Face Lotion”
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, glyceryl glucoside.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Azelaic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Azelaic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Azelaic acid, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Butyrospermum parkii butterModerate evidence
This product contains azelaic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedAzelaic acid~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycol distearate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateIsopropyl palmitate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetearyl olivate~1.5–2.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%
- 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 butterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- 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 oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–1.35%
- 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 triglycerideCetyl alcohol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSorbitan olivate~0.4–0.9%
Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.3–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinSilica~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideSucrose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCarbomer~0.1–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.25%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateBenzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Azelaic acid, Propanediol, Glycol distearate, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetearyl olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Silica, Glyceryl glucoside, Sucrose, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Triethyl citrate, Glyceryl caprylate, Benzoic acid, Parfum
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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.
| SheaMoistureShea Butter & Azelaic Acid Moisturizing Face LotionYOUR PRODUCT | DermaticaClarifying Azelaic Acid 15% Cream | cosdebahaofficialAzelaic Acid 20% Facial Cream | Cos De BAHAAZ20 Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | — | — | — | $12.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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