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Tarte Baba Bomb Moisturizer

Name: Tarte - Baba Bomb Moisturizer
Brand: Tarte

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Vinyl dimethicone, Glycerin + 15 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“whipped moisturiser powered by nutrient-rich ingredients that weightlessly hydrate”

Source: Sephora Hong Kong

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: vinyl dimethicone, olea europaea fruit oil.

Vinyl dimethiconeKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–5.1%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.2%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~1.2–1.5%

Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–1.9%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~3.1–3.8%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.55–0.8%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~6–7.3%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.3%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.3–2.8%

Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.65–0.95%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2–2.5%

Persea gratissima oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.3–0.55%

Camellia sinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.35%

Orbignya oleifera seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~0.75–1.1%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.6–0.9%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.15–0.3%

Anti-aging

Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 more

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“give the appearance of firmer-looking skin”

Source: Sephora Hong Kong

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Hydrolyzed ginseng saponinsEffect: LowPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen~0.1–0.15%

Camellia sinensis seed oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 11 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hydrolyzed ginseng saponinsPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergenHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~6–7.3%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2–2.5%est.

Tribehenin peg-20 estersHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.1%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.2–1.5%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.25–0.45%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.25–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~6–7.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Glycerin~4.2–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3.1–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated polydecene~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Pentylene glycol~2–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Tribehenin peg-20 esters~1.7–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~1.6–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.2–1.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.75–1.1%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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Palmitic acid~0.65–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Stearic acid~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Vinyl dimethicone~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isohexadecane~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Tromethamine~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 80~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Sorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Myristic acid~0.25–0.45%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.2–0.35%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Camellia sinensis seed oil

Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract

1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol

Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen

More about Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Pentylene glycol, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glyceryl stearate, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Palmitic acid, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Stearic acid, Vinyl dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Tromethamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Persea gratissima oil, Sorbitan oleate, Disodium edta, Myristic acid, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
4
Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Deliveryncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Characteristics of Tea Seed Oil in Comparison with Sunflower and Olive Oils and Its Effect as a Natural Antioxidantlink.springer.com
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The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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Effects of ginseng saponins isolated from Red Ginseng roots on burn wound healing in micencbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signalingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Korean Red Ginseng improves atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions by suppressing expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines in vivo and in vitroncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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First-reported pediatric cases of American ginseng anaphylaxis and allergyaacijournal.biomedcentral.com

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