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MoisturizingGlycerin, Shea butter ethyl esters + 8 moreWorks
“Infused with avocado butter, shea butter, and aloe vera, this serum swiftly hydrates and rejuvenates hands, cocooning them in the serene fragrance of vanilla amber, crisp wood, and clean white musk, drawing inspiration from the tranquil aftermath of a desert storm.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, persea gratissima fruit extract.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, TocopherolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cereus grandiflorus flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinShea butter ethyl esters~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDiheptyl succinate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolyisobutene~0.6–1.35%
Parfum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-10 diisostearate~0.4–0.95%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.75%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSorbitan oleate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCitric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Cereus grandiflorus flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect
More about Cereus grandiflorus flower extractTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Shea butter ethyl esters, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Diheptyl succinate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polyisobutene, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Sodium phytate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Tocopherol
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| SIDIANIRVANA: The Hand SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyDreamlit Glow Undereye Brightener | ScientiaSunshine & Sea HA + Vit D Aqua Tanning Serum | skinSenseHydranet Intense Concentrate | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $30.40 | $15.40−$15.00 | $27.78−$2.62 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax | Dihydroxyacetone | Biosaccharide Gum-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 1
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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