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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 5 moreGood evidence
“Oil Controlled Day Creme is the perfect moisturiser for combination/dry, oily skin.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Achillea millefolium extract, Citrus limon peel oil + 6 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%
Zea mays silk extract~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.5–4.2%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCeteareth-20~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.8–2.1%
- 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 juiceArctium lappa root extract~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractUrtica dioica extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.6–0.95%
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.55–0.85%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hyssopus officinalis herb oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractGluconolactone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneSodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Zea mays silk extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arctium lappa root extract, Unknown, Urtica dioica extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Hyssopus officinalis herb oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Unknown, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid
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| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | $34.34 | $80.00+$45.66 | $96.00+$61.66 | $37.95+$3.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Glycolic Acid | Acetyl Tyrosinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructusema.europa.eu
- 6
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