Sundari Neem & Tamanu Corrective Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Squalane + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Neem & Tamanu Corrective 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:
cyclomethicone, 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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Superior moisture attraction and retention Repairs and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles Increases skin elasticity Increases penetration of essential ingredients Protects the skin from free-radical damage Herbal Fact.”
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.
This ingredient imperata cylindrica root extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“A member of Sundãri’s healing collection, this deeply hydrating moisturiser helps prevent wrinkles and loss of skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Mangifera indica seed butter + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Santalum album oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinCyclomethicone~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeEthylhexyl palmitate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePolyglyceryl-3 oleate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 oleateGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.5%
- 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~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~1.3–2%
- 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~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 alcoholPolyglyceryl-10 pentahydroxystearate~0.85–1.3%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 alcoholCeteareth-20~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Polyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate~0.4–0.95%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMelia azadirachta extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSqualane~0.35–0.75%
- 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 SqualaneImperata cylindrica root extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractMagnesium sulfate~0.15–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateSantalum album oil~0.15–0.5%
Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPeg-8~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Carbomer~0.1–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerMangifera indica seed butter~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterChromium~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isocetyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ceramide 3~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.05–0.15%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 pentahydroxystearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Melia azadirachta extract, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Magnesium sulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Santalum album oil, Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Peg-8, Carbomer, Mangifera indica seed butter, Chromium, Unknown, Isocetyl alcohol, Ceramide 3, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Sodium hyaluronate
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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.
| SundariNeem & Tamanu Corrective MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | The Derma Co.5% Nia-Ceramide Mattifying Moisturizer with 5% Niacinamide & 2% Ceramide | Thank You FarmerTrue Water Deep Emulsion | Dr. Bailey Skin CareDaily Moisturizing Face Cream for All Skin Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $69.00 | — | $33.00−$36.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Sundari - Neem & Tamanu Corrective Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (cyclomethicone, glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide 3, cyclomethicone, dimethicone, squalane and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 3 0.10% - 0.30%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 60.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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