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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 4 moreStrong evidence
“A deeply nourishing and pampering body butter infused with Argan Oil, lightly scented with a vanilla essence, to leave your skin feeling moisturised and beautifully fragranced.”
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.
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, argania spinosa kernel oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 1 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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Water~40–60%
Cocos nucifera oil~5.3–8%
- 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 oilGlycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateParfum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAmmonium polyacrylate~1.1–1.7%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateParaffinum liquidum~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.5–1.15%
- 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 oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.7%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalDisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium polyacrylate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Paraffinum liquidum, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 80, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Disodium edta, O-cymen-5-ol, Linalool
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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.
| So?Sorry Not Sorry Butter Up Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaCocoa Butter Body Cream | ElastaliftHyaluronic Acid Face & Body Cream Moisturizer | JergensHydrating Coconut Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | $9.36 | $7.98−$1.38 | $15.99+$6.63 | $8.07−$1.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Ceramide 2 | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "So? - Sorry Not Sorry Butter Up Body Butter" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. So? - Sorry Not Sorry Butter Up Body Butter ticks this box. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate 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.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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 7.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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- 5Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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