skinChemists Green Caviar Night Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Phenyl trimethicone + 14 moreGood evidence
“Product name: Green Caviar Night 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, butylene glycol.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-agingTocopherolWeak evidence
“Target signs of aging overnight with our marine-powered Green Caviar Night Moisturizer.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–2.6%
- 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 triglycerideStearic acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocos nucifera oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDimethiconol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolPolyacrylamide~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamidePhenyl trimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeC13-14 isoparaffin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Laureth-7~0.25–0.45%
Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Bht~0.2–0.35%
Phytantriol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCaulerpa lentillifera extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Dimethiconol, Polyacrylamide, Phenyl trimethicone, C13-14 isoparaffin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Laureth-7, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Bht, Phytantriol, Limonene, Tocopherol, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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