PRODUCT REVIEW
SUNDAY RILEY Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream
squalane
3.8% -
4.7%
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.
ceramide eop
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ceramide np
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This Ceramide-enriched moisturizer replenishes the skin with lasting hydration and strengthens the skin’s natural moisture barrier against environmental stressors responsible for premature aging.
tocopherol
0.25% -
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
zinc gluconate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.
zinc gluconate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
28% -
34%
Irritation risk:
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.
pimpinella anisum fruit extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
28% -
34%
Irritation risk:
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.
pimpinella anisum fruit extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Show more
All ingredients
rosa damascena extract
28% -
34%
Irritation risk:
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.
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Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Water, Chondrus crispus extract, Squalane, C13-15 alkane, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Lanolin alcohol, Tri (polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) hydrogenated trilinoleate, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Ceramide np, Ceramide eop, Ceramide ap, Sodium hyaluronate, Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Linolenic acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta vulgaris root extract, Shea butter ethyl esters, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pimpinella anisum fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Punica granatum sterols, Rosa damascena flower oil, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Rhus succedanea fruit wax, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Triethyl citrate, Tapioca starch, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium phytate, Magnesium stearate, Magnesium aspartate, Pentylene glycol, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Zinc gluconate, Stearic acid, Copper gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Xanthan gum, Carbomer
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