Soap and Glory Heel Genius Amazing Foot Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Allantoin + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Heel Genius Amazing Foot Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 8 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%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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~3.1–4.6%
- 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 alcoholIsononyl isononanoate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCetyl alcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholUrea~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaAllantoin~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilOleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesAcer saccharum extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractVaccinium myrtillus seed extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium lauryl sulfate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateMenthyl lactate~0.15–0.7%
Menthol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Isononyl isononanoate, Cetyl alcohol, Urea, Allantoin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Menthyl lactate, Menthol, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Dipropylene glycol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Geraniol, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| Soap and GloryHeel Genius Amazing Foot CreamYOUR PRODUCT | FlexitolIntense Overnight Foot Cream | NellaUrea 10 Foot Cream | MONSTER FACTORYFoot Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $10.00 | $11.16+$1.16 | $14.95+$4.95 | $17.00+$7.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Soap and Glory - Heel Genius Amazing Foot Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Soap and Glory - Heel Genius Amazing Foot Cream ticks this box. Urea, allantoin and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides and isononyl isononanoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- In addition, this moisturizer contains Allantoin (1.30% - 1.90%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.83CA$ in Canada, from 10.00$ up to 20.00$ in the United States and for 15.68£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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