Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl stearate se + 4 moreWorks
“Placenta Moisturiser”
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, placental protein.
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: cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“skinChemists Placenta Moisturiser is formulated with the latest active ingredients, designed to encourage skin rejuvenation, whilst aiming to reduce visible signs of ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Parfum + 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
- 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~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocos nucifera oil~1.7–2.5%
- 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 oilIsoceteth-20~1.3–2%
Phenoxyethanol~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 alcoholCarbomer~0.8–1.2%
- 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 CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Disodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Placental protein~0.35–0.85%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%
Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Isoceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Placental protein, Dehydroacetic acid, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Sorbic acid
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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.
| skinChemistsPlacenta MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Organic & BotanicOrganic Botanic Mandarin Orange Enhancing Day Moisturiser | Dr. BotanicalsMandarin Orange Repairing Night Moisturiser | HEATHMoisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | — | $20.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Creatine |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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