Tarte Double Duty Beauty First Step Prep Moisture Reset Cream
Works for
MoisturizingOctyldodecyl neopentanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 10 moreWorks
“Double Duty Beauty First Step Prep Moisture Reset 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, butylene 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, dimethicone.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“rich in antioxidants helps fight against signs of aging”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Octyldodecyl neopentanoate~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.3%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl methicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~2.5–3%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPyrus malus fruit extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractHydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateButylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- 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 alcoholPolysorbate 20~0.75–1.15%
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAvena sativa bran extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolOctyldodecanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCarbomer~0.3–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilHydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.25%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.25%
- 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 oilVitex agnus-castus extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Vitex agnus-castus extractIngredient list view
Water, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl methicone, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Avena sativa bran extract, Caprylyl glycol, Octyldodecanol, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Limonene, Disodium edta, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitex agnus-castus extract
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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.
| TarteDouble Duty Beauty First Step Prep Moisture Reset CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothHungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Eye Cream | NaturiumRetinol Complex Cream | MesoesteticBodyshock Essential Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $46.00 | $15.99 | $55.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Retinol | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Tarte - Double Duty Beauty First Step Prep Moisture Reset Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tarte" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 35.00$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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