The Crème Shop Chia Seed Oil Free Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The extreme absorbency of chia seeds locks in nutrient & moisture to generate supple, radiant skin.”
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:
betaine, 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: salvia hispanica seed extract, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Packed with vitamin E + zinc, chia seeds contain powerful antioxidants to combat wrinkles & inflammation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Chia seeds are high in Omega-3 fatty acids (which help prevent acne) and potassium (which eliminates bloating & puffiness).”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Salvia hispanica seed extract~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~2–3.1%
- 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 glycolBetaine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePeg-32~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Plankton extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractSodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
2-hydroxyethyl acrylate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)
More about 2-hydroxyethyl acrylateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Betaine, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-32, Plankton extract, Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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