The Body Shop Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glycerin + 6 moreGood evidence
“Green Tea and Lemon Mattifying Moisturiser For Men”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-8~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCaprylyl glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~1.2–1.8%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsononyl isononanoate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.1%
Limonene~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCitronellol~0.1–0.4%
Citrus limon juice~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholGeraniol~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-8, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Parfum, Isononyl isononanoate, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Linalool, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Citrus limon juice, T-butyl alcohol, Geraniol, Citral, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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