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“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.”
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.
“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.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
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
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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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateAn emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateA 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 triglycerideA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateOne 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 stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilA 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).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAn 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.
More about SqualaneA 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
More about EscinPure 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 TocopherolHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBeing 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.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateA 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 DimethiconeA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinWater, 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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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.
| Somatoline CosmeticStretch Marks Prevention Softening CreamYOUR PRODUCT | DR. JETSKE ULTEERepair Cream | Perricone MDHypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $22.34 | — | $52.50+$30.16 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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 oilThis 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.
The product retails from 16.67£ up to 24.30£ in the United Kingdom.
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