Based on the ingredient list, "SkinCeuticals - Emollience" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, algae extract, glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract 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). Emollients in this formulation (algae extract, sesamum indicum seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil, caprylic/capric glycerides and macadamia ternifolia seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: rosehip oil, apricot kernel oil and allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 from 66.00$ up to 92.00$ in the United States and from 59.99£ up to 65.77£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Nourishes and hydrates the skin Restores and maintains skin moisture levels Absorbs quickly and evenly Optimal for high altitudes and cold or dry climates Ideal for dry or sensitive skin types TSA Approved TSA Approved

Source: Skinceuticals

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: algae extract, glycerin.

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: algae extract, sesamum indicum seed oil.

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

vitis vinifera seed oil 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

sesamum indicum seed oil 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

mangifera indica seed butter 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Dehydrated, Aging FEATURES.

Source: Skinceuticals

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 ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

algae extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

and antioxidant-rich, features essential fatty acids that help minimize fine lines, acne, scars and dark spots.

Source: Bluemercury

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

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propylene glycol 3% - 3.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

sesamum indicum seed oil 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Aloe barbadensis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Algae extract, Prunus cerasus fruit extract, Bittern, Rosa damascena extract, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Mentha piperita oil, Linalool, Mentha piperita extract, Chamomilla recutita extract

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Key ingredients	panthenol allantoin +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: adenosine hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +7 more	Common: panthenol ginkgo biloba leaf extract +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 linoleic acid +23 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +16 more	Common: panthenol prunus armeniaca kernel oil +2 more Other: lactic acid helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: centella asiatica extract helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside dimethicone +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid adenosine +13 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 adenosine +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	silybum marianum extract Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	parfum Has skin benefit? methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +7 more	hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? macadamia integrifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? sesamum indicum seed oil Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more

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Anti-oxidation

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