Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Myristyl myristate + 2 moreWorks
“A-Bomb Moisturizer”
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: myristyl myristate, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Softens fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“MDT5 allows highly engineered vitamins to penetrate deep within the skin, repairing years of sun damage, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles, treating and preventing moderate to severe acne and rosacea, as well as significantly improving skin discoloration, tone, texture and clarity.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Rosa extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinMyristyl myristate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePeg-8 distearate~2.4–3.7%
Glyceryl stearate~2.1–3.1%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePeg-40 stearate~1.4–2.1%
Sorbitan stearate~1.2–1.9%
Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 alcoholCarbomer~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCellulose~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseTriethanolamine~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineDiazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Elaeis guineensis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Jasminum officinale extract~0.1–0.4%
Geranium maculatum extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractCalendula officinalis extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractRosa damascena extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractDmdm hydantoin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristyl myristate, Peg-8 distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Carbomer, Cellulose, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium edta, Elaeis guineensis extract, Rosa extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Unknown, Jasminum officinale extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Rosa damascena extract, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
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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.
| Somme InstituteA-Bomb MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaBeauty Collagen Night Cream | Complex 15Daily Face Cream | L'Oréal Paris45+ Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $7.49 | $7.22 | $9.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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