Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Delivering immediate anti-irritation, anti-itching action, the emollient spray contains a 40% NUTRITIVE COMPLEX combining Virgin Coconut and Camelina Oils with Babassu Butter, plus 4% Niacinamide, which helps to soothe, moisturise and restore the skin’s protective barrier.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Designed with a 360° spray nozzle for effective application even at awkward angles, the fine mist spray coats skin in a comforting veil of hydration with 48-hour* effectiveness.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimGood support
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideHexyldecyl stearate~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
More about Hexyldecyl stearateCocos nucifera oil~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilNiacinamide~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideButyrospermum parkii nut extract~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinOrbignya oleifera seed oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilC12-16 alcohols~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsC10-18 triglycerides~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilLecithin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinOleyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
Pullulan~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSclerotium gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSpent grain wax~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pepper extract. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extractAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideCamelina sativa seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetate1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 lecithinHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citratePalmitic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPentylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSilica~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hexyldecyl stearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum parkii nut extract, Glycerin, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, C12-16 alcohols, C10-18 triglycerides, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Lecithin, Oleyl alcohol, Pullulan, Sclerotium gum, Spent grain wax, Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Camelina sativa seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Palmitic acid, Pentylene glycol, Silica, Xanthan gum
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| SVRTopialyse Balm SprayYOUR PRODUCT | N1Rosacea cream | Genus SkincarePhysio~Logic Fortifying Moisturiser | e.l.f. CosmeticsPure Skin Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 73% | 73% |
| Price | $23.14 | — | $39.66+$16.52 | $11.81−$11.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Ceramide 1 | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "SVR - Topialyse Balm Spray" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. SVR - Topialyse Balm Spray ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin 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 (orbignya oleifera seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil and c10-18 triglycerides) 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
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of niacinamide (niacinamide 2.40% - 2.90%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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 17.50£ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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