Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Isopropyl myristate + 6 moreWorks well
“This plant replicates this action on the skin to assist skin dehydration and provide intense moisturisation.”
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, trehalose.
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: dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Anti-agingMagnesium aluminum silicateNot delivered
“Supermoist™ provides the look of a plumper, younger looking complexion and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as skin illuminators so that hydrated skin will simply glow!”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Isopropyl myristate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateStearic acid~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycol stearate~2.9–3.6%
Cetyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinPetrolatum~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPolysorbate 60~1.4–1.7%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateTrehalose~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseTamarindus indica seed polysaccharide~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate se~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seDimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateStearamide amp~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCarbomer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxidePotassium bitartrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quartz~0.25–0.5%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.25%
Mica~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl myristate, Stearic acid, Glycol stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Trehalose, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Dimethicone, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Stearamide amp, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-100 stearate, Titanium dioxide, Potassium bitartrate, Quartz, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 19140, Mica, Iron oxides, Ci 17200
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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.
| Skin DoctorsSupermoist FaceYOUR PRODUCT | No7Essential Moisture Day Fluid | BootsSkin Clear Lotion with niacinamide | OlayMoisturising Lotion Sensitive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $15.99 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skin Doctors - Supermoist Face" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 0.95% - 1.15% and glycerin 2.00% - 2.40%). 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6
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