SkinCeuticals Emollience Face moisturizer for dry skin

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
allantoin
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
glycerin
laminaria ochroleuca extract
Mango butter
Apricot kernel oil
Rosehip oil
sesamum indicum seed oil
algae extract
vitis vinifera seed oil
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Skinceuticals

$66.00

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Emollience Face moisturizer for dry skin

Product summary

"SkinCeuticals - Emollience Face moisturizer for dry skin" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. SkinCeuticals - Emollience Face moisturizer for dry skin ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, algae extract, glycerin 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.

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.

Price

The product retails for 66.00$ in the United States.

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"Dehydrated, Aging FEATURES."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
algae extract	LOW
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Emollience Face moisturizer for dry skin"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
algae extract	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
laminaria ochroleuca extract	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ginkgo biloba leaf extract	MEDIUM
chlorella vulgaris extract	LOW
vitis vinifera seed oil	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing
Anti-aging

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
propylene glycol
vitis vinifera seed oil
rosa canina fruit oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.4% - 5.3%
sesamum indicum seed oil 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	4.1% - 5%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	3% - 3.6%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	2.3% - 2.8%
vitis vinifera seed oil A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties	1.9% - 2.3%
rosa canina fruit oil A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating	1.6% - 2%
macadamia ternifolia seed oil Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients	1.4% - 1.8%
mangifera indica seed butter Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect	1.1% - 1.4%
mangifera indica seed oil	0.95% - 1.15%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	0.75% - 1.15%
palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it	0.6% - 0.9%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.5% - 0.75%
caprylic/capric glycerides Help soften the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.45% - 0.65%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.45% - 0.65%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.4% - 0.65%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.16% - 0.32%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.35% - 0.65%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	0.3% - 0.55%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.3% - 0.5%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.25% - 0.5%
laminaria ochroleuca extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.5%
ginkgo biloba leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating	0.25% - 0.5%
chlorella vulgaris extract 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	0.25% - 0.5%
algae extract 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	0.3% - 0.6%
prunus cerasus fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.25% - 0.45%
butter	0.25% - 0.45%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
fagus sylvatica bud extract	0.2% - 0.4%
lavandula angustifolia oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties	0.2% - 0.4%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant	0.2% - 0.35%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin	0.15% - 0.3%
prunus armeniaca kernel oil An emollient that helps soften the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
mentha piperita oil Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.15%
mentha piperita extract Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.15% - 0.25%
chamomilla recutita extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
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Key ingredients	panthenol allantoin +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter extract +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: retinol sodium ascorbyl phosphate +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +20 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +6 more	Common: panthenol prunus armeniaca kernel oil +2 more Other: lactic acid helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +2 more Other: arginine aspartic acid +16 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-30 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ascorbic acid +20 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside arginine +15 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more
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Potential Irritants	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? prunus cerasus fruit extract Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? bakuchiol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? rosa canina seed oil Has skin benefit? saururus chinensis extract Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? salvia miltiorrhiza root extract Has skin benefit? niacin Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? zea mays starch Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +5 more	arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosa damascena leaf cell extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? caesalpinia spinosa gum Has skin benefit? avena sativa bran extract Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? polygonum bistorta root extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? echium plantagineum seed oil Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +11 more	hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? macadamia integrifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? sesamum indicum seed oil Has skin benefit? +33 more