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Simple Repairing Rich Face Cream Moisturiser

Name: Simple - Repairing Rich Face Cream Moisturiser
Brand: Simple

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 10 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Repairing Rich Face Cream Moisturiser”

From product name

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, pantolactone.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.7–5.6%

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~3.8–5.7%

PantolactoneKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.15%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.15–0.5%

Polyglycerin-6Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.3–2%

C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.5–1.1%

Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~0.85–1.25%

Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.35%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.4–1%

PanthenolUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.2–0.8%

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~0.05–0.15%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica leaf extract, Tocopherol

Moderate evidence

This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Centella asiatica leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 11 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.7–5.6%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.4–3.6%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1–1.5%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–1%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Centella asiatica leaf extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.Medium~0.15–0.55%est.

Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 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

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%

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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~2.4–3.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Propanediol~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Stearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Stearic acid~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Tapioca starch~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Dicaprylyl ether~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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C15-19 alkane~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Panthenol~0.2–0.8%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Citric acid~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.15–0.55%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

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Polyglycerin-6~0.15–0.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan oleate~0.1–0.45%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Arachidyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Pantolactone~0.05–0.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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 Tocopherol

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Propanediol, Stearyl alcohol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Stearic acid, Tapioca starch, Dicaprylyl ether, C15-19 alkane, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Panthenol, Citric acid, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Polyglycerin-6, Sorbitan oleate, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitan isostearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Pantolactone, Tocopherol

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	SimpleRepairing Rich Face Cream MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT	celimaxDual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream	Dr. Barbara SturmSuper Anti-Aging Crème Visage Anti-âge	L300ULTRA SENSITIVE FACE CREAM RICH
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Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 5	4 of 5	4 of 5
Key difference	—	Ceramide Ap	Ceramide Np	Anhydroxylitol
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
4
Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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