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Tena Zinc Cream
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Tena Zinc Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Petrolatum, Canola oil + 1 more
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“Zinc Cream”
From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: petrolatum, canola oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum

PetrolatumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~23–34%
Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~8.7–13.1%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~3.4–5.2%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol
Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~3.4–5.2%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol
Moderate evidence

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~3.4–5.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 2 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~8.7–13.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Petrolatum~23–34%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Canola oil~8.7–13.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Zinc oxide~5.5–8.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Tocopherol~3.4–5.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Citric acid~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Petrolatum, Canola oil, Zinc oxide, Tocopherol, Citric acid

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TenaZinc CreamYOUR PRODUCTElizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance FreeAveenoBaby Soothing Relief Emollient CreamBag BalmSkin Moisturizer Stick
Match—56%56%53%
Price$25.37$27.82+$2.45$5.68−$19.69$8.96−$16.41
Shared key ingredients—2 of 31 of 32 of 3
Key difference—Salicylic AcidOatmeal ExtractLanolin
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Product summary

"Tena - Zinc Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
  2. 2
    A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorodsiopscience.iop.org
  6. 6
    ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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