Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“Hardworking AHAs help to smooth and soften, while this pedicure-worthy perfectionist nourishes and hydrates.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": 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: Parfum, Menthyl lactate + 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 UreaPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilMenthyl lactate~0.6–1.4%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- 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 crosspolymerVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Dipropylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium lauryl sulfate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateAllantoin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AllantoinMenthol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAcer saccharum extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractPolyoxymethylene urea~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Disodium phosphate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateDipotassium phosphate~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, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Menthyl lactate, Disodium edta, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Methylparaben, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Propylparaben, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Allantoin, Menthol, Saccharum officinarum extract, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Limonene, Acer saccharum extract, Polyoxymethylene urea, Geraniol, Disodium phosphate, Dipotassium phosphate, 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 Foot CreamYOUR PRODUCT | FlexitolRapid Revive Overnight Cream | MineraliumMineral Therapy Foot Cream | JigottSnail Moisture Foot Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | $9.62 | — | $8.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Lactic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Soap and Glory - Heel Genius Foot Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (urea, glycerin, sucrose and molasses extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, macadamia integrifolia seed oil, oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides and isononyl isononanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.83CA$ in Canada, for 20.00$ in the United States and from 4.63£ up to 15.68£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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