Sothys Soothing Velvet Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Soothing Velvet Cream”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateButyrospermum parkii butter~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSqualane~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneGlyceryl stearate~1.9–2.3%
- 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 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- 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 alcoholHydroxyethyl urea~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaPeg-30 stearate~1.1–1.4%
Dimethicone~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCetyl alcohol~0.75–1.1%
- 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 alcoholPanthenol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesButylene glycol stearate~0.45–0.65%
Peg-32 stearate~0.4–0.6%
Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAcrylates crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
Allantoin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 AllantoinPentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Pollen extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cestrum latifolium leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTetrapeptide-15~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Peg-30 stearate, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Butylene glycol stearate, Peg-32 stearate, Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables, Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables, Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Unknown, Acrylates crosspolymer, Allantoin, Pentylene glycol, Unknown, Glucose, Tetrasodium edta, Pollen extract, Sodium styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cestrum latifolium leaf extract, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tetrapeptide-15, Bht
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| SothysSoothing Velvet CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | Kiehl'sCentella Sensitive Cica-Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $59.50 | $18.99−$40.51 | $21.99−$37.51 | $44.00−$15.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Sothys - Soothing Velvet Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Sothys - Soothing Velvet Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, glucose and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 69.95CA$ in Canada, for 145.00A$ in Australia, from 44.96$ up to 59.50$ in the United States and for 70.00£ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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