Shielded Self Defense Super-Charged Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“This multitasking moisturizer delivers clinically proven instant hydration while strengthening your skin barrier and defending against daily environmental stressors—so you get more than just moisture; you get high-performance protection.”
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:
fructose, 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: helianthus annuus seed wax, theobroma cacao seed butter.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“brightens and evens tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Withania somnifera root extract, Ocimum basilicum oil + 3 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~45–55%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~6.8–8.3%
- 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 butterCoconut alkanes~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesPropanediol~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.7–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed wax~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxSolanum tuberosum pulp extract~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose distearate~1.7–2.1%
Sucrose stearate~1.4–1.7%
Zeolite~1.2–1.5%
Silver citrate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Furcellaria lumbricalis extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
More about Furcellaria lumbricalis extractHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaccharomyces/copper ferment~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentWithania somnifera root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Niacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideMarrubium vulgare extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.55–0.85%
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.45–0.7%
Petroselinum crispum leaf oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Lactic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSorbitan caprylate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateFructose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Coconut alkanes, Propanediol, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Sucrose distearate, Sucrose stearate, Zeolite, Silver citrate, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Withania somnifera root extract, Niacinamide, Marrubium vulgare extract, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Petroselinum crispum leaf oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Lactic acid, Sorbitan caprylate, Fructose, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ShieldedSelf Defense Super-Charged MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | January LabsRetexturizing Night Cream | Rephrhydration cream 1.0 | GoodalBlack Carrot Vita-A Retinol Cream 50ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Price | $30.00 | $86.00+$56.00 | — | $52.22+$22.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Ceramide Np | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Shielded - Self Defense Super-Charged Moisturizer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (fructose 0.25% - 0.45%, saccharomyces/copper ferment 0.60% - 0.90%, sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 0.95% and glycerin 2.70% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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