The INKEY List CA Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer

Name: The INKEY List CA - Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer
Brand: The INKEY List CA

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Efficacy75/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.7% - 5.6%Ceramide np0.4% - 0.9%Polysilicone-111.7% - 2.6%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, "The INKEY List CA - Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. The INKEY List CA - Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin) 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, c10-18 triglycerides and c12-15 alkyl benzoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.90%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The INKEY List CA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 21.50$ in the United States.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping 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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

Ceramide np0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Glycerin4.1% - 6.1%

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

Cetyl alcohol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

C10-18 triglycerides1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

C12-15 alkyl benzoate2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ethylhexyl palmitate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Hydrogenated polyisobutene0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Polysilicone-111.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

Polymethylsilsesquioxane0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Use this anti-aging moisturizer after your serums.

Source: The Inkey list

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Key Actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-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

Ceramide np0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Polysilicone-111.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

Glycerin4.1% - 6.1%

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Polymethylsilsesquioxane0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Potential irritants

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Ethylhexylglycerin0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Polyglyceryl-10 laurate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Laureth-120.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Citric acid0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Comedogenic ingredients

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Ethylhexyl palmitate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Butyrospermum parkii butter3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

C12-15 alkyl benzoate2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Propanediol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Polysilicone-111.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

C10-18 triglycerides1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Cetearyl olivate0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Sorbitan olivate0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Cetyl alcohol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Phenoxyethanol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Ceramide np0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Polyacrylate-130.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

Hydrogenated polyisobutene0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Ethylhexylglycerin0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Polyglyceryl-10 laurate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Ethylhexyl palmitate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Laureth-120.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Sorbitan isostearate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products

Polymethylsilsesquioxane0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Citric acid0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium hydroxide0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, C10-18 triglycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide np, Polyacrylate-13, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Laureth-12, Sorbitan isostearate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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