THE FACE SHOP

THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Moisturizer

Name: THE FACE SHOP - Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Moisturizer
Brand: THE FACE SHOP

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

12 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Moisturizer”

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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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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, cyclopentasiloxane.

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

Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.5%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.8–2.3%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.6–3.2%

GlycoproteinsKey activeEffect: High~0.25–0.45%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.4–1.7%

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3–3.6%

Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.55–0.85%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~4.6–5.6%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.25–0.45%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.65–0.95%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.4–0.6%

NiacinamideUnder-dosedEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.7–1.05%

Anti-blemish

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“A great fix for oily, acne-prone and blemished skin, this clarifying moisturizer utilizes the Skin-sync Rx™ formula, which contains beta-glucan to maintain skin's natural moisture, chaga mushroom extract to soothe and calm skin, and blue citrus peel extract to control excess sebum.”

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Beta-glucanEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 strong irritants: Citrus unshiu peel extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract + 10 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus unshiu peel extract—High~0.95–1.15%est.

Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Malva sylvestris extract—High~0.3–0.5%est.

Alchemilla vulgaris extractA plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Primula veris extract—High~0.3–0.55%est.

Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.25–0.5%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3–3.6%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.4%est.

Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~0.55–0.85%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.4–0.6%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.65–0.95%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~7.4–9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Cyclopentasiloxane~4.6–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Triethylhexanoin~3–3.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.6–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dimethicone~1.8–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Panthenol~1.4–1.7%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Niacinamide~0.7–1.05%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

More about Niacinamide

Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–0.95%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Glycine soja seed extract~0.55–0.85%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Tromethamine~0.5–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Marrubium vulgare extract~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hyssopus officinalis extract~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Carbomer~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Veronica officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Malva sylvestris extract~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Alchemilla vulgaris extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating

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Primula veris extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Achillea millefolium extract~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Trisodium edta~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Beta-glucan~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Beta-glucan

Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 glycol

Glycoproteins~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil

Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine soja seed extract, Tromethamine, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Hyssopus officinalis extract, Carbomer, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Veronica officinalis extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Primula veris extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trisodium edta, Beta-glucan, Butylene glycol, Glycoproteins, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "THE FACE SHOP - Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Moisturizer" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane and glycine soja seed extract in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.40% - 1.70% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: jojoba oil and butyrospermum parkii butter

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.