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Somatoline Cosmetic Stretch Marks Prevention Softening Cream

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging
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Key actives

Allantoin 0.2% - 0.35%Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Somatoline Cosmetic - Stretch Marks Prevention Softening Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and caprylyl glycol) 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 (triticum vulgare germ oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, squalane and c12-15 alkyl benzoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin, allantoin, vitamin e and jojoba oil

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 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.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

triticum vulgare germ oil 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

dimethicone 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A 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

squalane 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Its formula is enriched with vitamin E and jojoba oil for an anti-oxidant, protective and restorative action,improve skin elasticity and firmness.Dermatologically tested, even during pregnancy.

Source: Cocoon Center

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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What does the product description say?

Somatoline Cosmetic Stretch Marks Prevention Softening Cream 200ml is a treatment with 85% ingredients of natural origin, specifically formulated to prevent the appearance of stretch marks.

Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

escin 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

ethylhexyl palmitate 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

cetearyl isononanoate 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isostearyl isostearate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 80, Sophora japonica leaf extract, Parfum, Spirulina platensis extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Squalane, Peg-12, Escin, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sorbitan isostearate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Lecithin

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WIMJ similarity score		56%	53%	52%	51%	51%	50%	50%	50%	50%	50%
Key ingredients	panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: panthenol squalane +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil asparagopsis armata extract +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +5 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 acetyl octapeptide-3 +8 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: urea fructose +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +5 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +5 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more
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Potential Irritants	escin Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? opuntia ficus-indica seed oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? +8 more	symphytum officinale leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +12 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? cannabis sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Somatoline Cosmetic Stretch Marks Prevention Softening Cream

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