Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“It is deeply nourishing thanks to superbly moisturizing, antioxidant-rich Camellia oil — an excellent source of Vitamins A, B, D, and E and Omegas 3, 6, and 9.”
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:
algae extract, 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~25–38%
- 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 SqualaneDimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~5.8–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleateDextrin palmitate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateParfum~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate~2.2–3.3%
Camellia japonica seed oil~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilOryza sativa germ oil~1.6–2.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractAlgae extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractOryzanol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolInositol~0.5–1.2%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 lecithinStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateWater~0.35–0.85%
Dimethicone~0.4–0.95%
- 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 DimethiconeAluminum hydroxide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate~0.3–0.75%
Alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 75470~0.1–0.45%
Ultramarines~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.1–0.3%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Squalane, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Dextrin palmitate, Parfum, Dextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate, Camellia japonica seed oil, Oryza sativa germ oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Algae extract, Oryzanol, Inositol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Water, Dimethicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 pentaisostearate, Alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 75470, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Iron oxides, Ci 77492
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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