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MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 14 moreWorks
“Hydration-boosting ceramides and rich-and-powerful nourishing botanicals like Shea Butter, Jojoba and Kukui Nut Oils help to moisturise the skin while strengthening the barrier function to protect it against further sensitivity.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.1–0.4%Under-dosed
“This calming, gel-based lotion is a worthy multi-tasker to have sitting in your bathroom cabinet, ready and waiting to deal with any random rosacea flare ups, hormonal breakouts, or sunburn.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - lycium barbarum fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 3 moreMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterEthoxydiglycol~5.8–8.7%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5–7.6%
- 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 oilAleurites moluccanus seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilWater~2.7–4.1%
Tocopherol~2–2.9%
- 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 TocopherolTrehalose~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractHydrolyzed vegetable protein~1–1.5%
Phospholipids~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsEpilobium angustifolium leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsSorbitol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractMalachite extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractGlucose~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePropylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.7%
Alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTussilago farfara leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlgae extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractButylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 glycolMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractCucumis sativus extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ingredient list view
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethoxydiglycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Water, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Phospholipids, Epilobium angustifolium leaf extract, Sphingolipids, Sorbitol, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Malachite extract, Glucose, Unknown, Propylene glycol, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Alcohol, Tussilago farfara leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Algae extract, Caprylyl glycol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Butylene glycol, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus extract
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| SkinstitutLaser AidYOUR PRODUCT | InstitutRepair Balm | PayotHYDRA 24+ Gel-Creme Sorbet Plumpling Moisturing Care | Jan MariniAge Intervention Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $51.90 | $127.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Urea | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skinstitut - Laser Aid" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Skinstitut - Laser Aid ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, trehalose, propylene glycol and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Cucumis sativus oil and c13-14 isoparaffin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.20%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.55% - 1.30% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 40.50A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 3
- 4The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseasesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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