
“intensively moisturizes and softens the skin”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, madecassoside, panthenol, phytosphingosine
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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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 triglycerideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateOne 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 GlycerinUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideHelps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineHelps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure 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 TocopherolA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Betaine, Pentylene glycol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Arachidyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Madecassoside, Colloidal oatmeal, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Ceramide eop, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Asiaticoside, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Lecithin, Cichorium intybus root extract, Carbomer, Arachidyl glucoside, Arginine, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Glycine max oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Disodium edta, T-butyl alcohol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| SkintegraCica-CeraYOUR PRODUCT | Alpha-HFirming Collagen Repair Cream | skintific5% B5 Ceramide Barrier Relief Moisturizer | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $66.00 | — | $16.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 19 | 11 of 19 | 13 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Ceramide As | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Based on the ingredient list, "Skintegra - Cica-Cera" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Skintegra - Cica-Cera ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, arginine, betaine, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) 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 (ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and arginine) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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