"Simple - Replenishing Rich Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea, glycerin, pantolactone, sodium lactate and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Coco-caprylate/caprate, c13-14 isoparaffin, caprylyl glycol and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 2.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Replenishing Rich Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, pantolactone.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

serine 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

glycerin 3.9% - 5.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

urea 0.05% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Anti-aging

This product contains serine. 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.

serine 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

lactic acid 0.35% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

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Key Actives

lactic acid 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

bisabolol 1.2% - 1.8%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.8% - 4.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate 2.4% - 3.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.9% - 5.9%

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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

coco-caprylate/caprate 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Stearyl alcohol, Bht, Bisabolol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, C13-14 isoparaffin, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Lactic acid, Laureth-7, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Serine, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Urea

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Key ingredients	lactic acid urea +8 more	Common: panthenol urea +3 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +8 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +8 more	Common: panthenol urea +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: lactic acid urea Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum	Common: lactic acid urea +3 more Other: ceramide np carnitine +13 more	Common: panthenol urea +1 more Other: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +6 more	Common: urea panthenol +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +9 more	Common: panthenol urea +1 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 fructose +6 more	Common: lactic acid urea +6 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit?	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	hexyl nicotinate Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more

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