PRODUCT REVIEW
The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Day Cream
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Softens and smoothes dry skin and sensitive skin.
glycerin
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
myristyl myristate
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
sesamum indicum seed oil
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
myristyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
p-anisic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
myristyl myristate
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
cyclopentasiloxane
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
glycerin
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
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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Potential irritants
myristyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
p-anisic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
myristyl myristate
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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All ingredients
isononyl isononanoate
5.1% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
glycerin
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Myristyl myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Avena sativa bran extract, Myristyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glucose, Palmitic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Myristyl glucoside, P-anisic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Bisabolol, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Stearyl alcohol, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcohol
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Patch testing with myristyl alcohol
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Sodium anisate
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation