The Labatorian - Oceans Beyond Moisturizer

The Labatorian Oceans Beyond Moisturizer

Efficacy100/100

Works for:

based on ingredients and %
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish

Can it cause trouble?

  • Irritation risk: high
  • Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Niacinamide4.6% - 5.6%Centella asiatica extract0.4% - 0.65%Camellia sinensis leaf extract0.35% - 0.6%
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Product Summary

"The Labatorian - Oceans Beyond Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. The Labatorian - Oceans Beyond Moisturizer ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl glucosamine, urea, alanine, arginine and aspartic acid) 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 eop, ceramide ng, ceramide np, phytosphingosine and cholesterol) 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

  • We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (4.60% - 5.60%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
  • As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide as 0.30% - 0.55%, ceramide ng 0.35% - 0.60%, phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.65%, ceramide eop 0.35% - 0.60%, ceramide ap 0.30% - 0.55% and ceramide np 0.35% - 0.65%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
  • This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.45% - 0.65%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
  • Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, madecassic acid 0.30% - 0.55% and asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.50% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acid, lecithin, vitamin e, allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate and caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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.

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