Skin ScriptRX Cacteen Balancing Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingSqualane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreGood evidence
“Cacteen Balancing Moisturizer”
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, sodium pca.
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, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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~3.7–5.6%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl olivate~2.3–3.4%
Sorbitan olivate~2–2.9%
Squalane~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTriisononanoin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl chloride~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesteryl nonanoate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenyl t-butylnitrone~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina platensis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.75%
- 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 juice powderSodium pca~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaBisabolol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.1–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Phytic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidAcetyl tributyl citrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Acetyl tributyl citratePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Squalane, Triisononanoin, Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate, Cholesteryl chloride, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Phenyl t-butylnitrone, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium pca, Bisabolol, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Phytic acid, Acetyl tributyl citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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